BREAKING: Joe Burrow Sends 3-Word Warning If Bengals Get In Playoffs

The Cincinnati Bengals have experienced a season of two distinct halves this year.

Early on, their chances of making the playoffs seemed slim, but they turned things around late in the season and still have a shot. This turnaround prompted Joe Burrow to issue a confident statement: if the Bengals make the playoffs, they can “make some noise” (via Around the NFL).

Despite their efforts, the Bengals suffered some heartbreaking losses. While their offense has been among the league’s best, even scoring close to 30 points per game wasn’t always enough to secure victories.

Regardless of their playoff fate, the Bengals face key offseason priorities. They’ll need to invest heavily in their defense through free agency and the draft while also improving the offensive line to better protect Burrow, who has consistently played behind a subpar unit.

With Burrow at the helm, the Bengals will remain Super Bowl contenders and a team no one in the AFC will want to face in a must-win game. However, their playoff hopes are out of their hands, as they no longer control their own destiny.