CINCINNATI — It’s ironic that one of the roads in front of the Cincinnati Bengals’ stadium is named Elm Street.

Given the Bengals’ season, marked by Joe Burrow’s Week 2 toe injury and a struggling defense, it has been quite a nightmare for fans used to disappointment.

After a 33-31 win over the Steelers on Oct. 16, optimism remained for the Bengals. Their next two home games against the Jets and Bears seemed winnable, offering a chance to climb above .500 and rejoin the AFC North race.

However, that optimism quickly faded.

Zac Taylor’s squad heads into the bye week following two devastating losses and a 3-6 mark. After blowing a 15-point fourth-quarter lead and falling to the Jets 39-38, the Bengals’ two-touchdown comeback in the final two minutes against Chicago went for naught. Caleb

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