Postgame Report: Bengals’ Season Finale Sums Up a Frustrating Year

The Cincinnati Bengals closed out the 2025 season with a frustrating loss to the Cleveland Browns at Paycor Stadium, falling in a game that felt like a microcosm of the entire year. James Rapien and Elise Jesse break down a choppy performance, missed opportunities, and why this finale perfectly summed up Cincinnati's disappointing season. Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase briefly gave the Bengals hope late, but the defense couldn’t get off the field when it mattered most. Despite some encouraging moments, Cincinnati finishes the year 6-11 after a season defined by inconsistency, injuries, and recurring issues on both sides of the ball. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.