The Cincinnati Bengals lost to the Minnesota Vikings 48-10 on Sunday, falling to 2-1. It was the Bengals' first game without Joe Burrow this season. Jake Browning took the starter role due to Burrow's turf toe injury. To say it was a historic disaster would be an understatement. According to Jay Morrison at Sports Illustrated, the Bengals were losing by more points in this game than any other game in franchise history. Expand Tweet
When TJ Hockenson scored a touchdown with 17 seconds left in the third quarter, the Bengals were losing a game by 45 points for the first time in franchise history. This is Cincinnati's 58th season in the league, with some pretty bad teams mixed in. But none have been as thoroughly embarrassed on one given day like the 2025 squad. Article Continues Be