Save talk about injuries for somebody who cares. Talk all you want about missing a trio of starters on defense or A.J. Green watching under a camo hoodie from the sideline.
You can even save excuses about the immeasurable talent of Drew Brees and the Saints' dominance of the league during their eight-game win streak.
There are no excuses for what the Bengals put forth at home on Sunday.
When you spend an offseason preaching "win now," there is no scenario where any of this is acceptable.
A team sitting 5-3 and talking about playoff aspirations just tied for the worst loss in 51 years of this franchise, 51-14.