Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow made waves leading up to Week 15's 24-0 loss to the Baltimore Ravens when he publicly questioned his joy for the game of football.
Not that the sport itself that Burrow has invested so much in, and that has given him so much, is the root of the problem. It's more about dwelling on the star-crossed outcomes of myriad injuries and persistent losing.
The Bengals are now out of playoff contention. Burrow plans to start the last three games. Nevertheless, it is fair to question just how fun this is for him anymore.