Overreaction Monday is a real thing in the NFL. Generally speaking, every time the Patriots lose, Tom Brady is done and the dynasty is over. When the Cowboys win, Dak Prescott deserves a long term deal. Thus, there is no shortage of reactions to the Bengals improving to 1-11 yesterday Here is an attempt to provide perspective.
What the win does mean
The 2019 Cincinnati Bengals won’t be remembered as historically bad. Who knows? They may still end up with the worst record in franchise history or historically bad in some statistical areas.
However, within the larger landscape of the NFL as a whole, notching a single win means they avoid the worst teams ever Mount Rushmore.