There isn't much optimism for the Cincinnati Bengals to cling to at the minute. Joe Burrow is down for at least three months, and the team just lost 48-10 to the Vikings in Week 3.
But Sunday's meltdown in Minneapolis did have some hidden positives in it for Cincinnati. I know that's hard to believe. Just bear with me.
Whether it was strong performances by less-heralded players, poor showings giving other upstarts an opportunity, or a lack of results leading to a potential future personnel shakeup, there's reason to believe hope is on the horizon for Week 4.