As the Cincinnati Bengals make the final preparations for their Week 1 showdown with the rival Pittsburgh Steelers, fans are excited to watch the defending AFC Champions try to pick up where they left off in 2021.
There is a different pulse around the fan base than we’ve seen in decades, though. No more hopes of small progress. No more hoping to fight for a Wild Card spot. A Super Bowl appearance last season and an improved offensive line have made the expectations clear: it is Super Bowl or bust in Cincinnati.