Could the bye week have gone any worse for the Cincinnati Bengals? Yes, it could have, but Joe Burrow's accelerated timeline to return from his turf toe injury at least provided some good vibes.
But as the Bengals gear up for Sunday's season series finale against the rival Pittsburgh Steelers, Week 11 already kicked off with a matchup that has ominous implications for Who Dey Nation.
As if there wasn't enough pressure going into this must-win Steelers game, the New England Patriots' 27-14 trouncing of the New York Jets on Thursday night was actually a bad look for Cincinnati.