Story byJason Williams, Cincinnati EnquirerSun, December 14, 2025 at 11:31 PM UTC·3 min readThe Cincinnati Bengals have officially returned to NFL laughingstock status and changes need to start happening immediately. Three straight seasons of missing the playoffs gets people fired in this league. Mailing it in and getting shut out at home against your bitter rival when you’re supposed to be playing to keep postseason hopes alive calls for pinks slips to be handed out. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementEveryone has seen enough after the 24-0 loss to Baltimore on a miserably cold Sunday afternoon at Paycor Stadium. And everyone has had enough of the status quo, evidenced by the empty seats and booing from those who braved the 10° day. Cincinnati Bengals fans prior to a game against the Baltimore Ravens at Paycor Stadium on December 14, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Well, almost everyone.