The Cincinnati Bengals blew a winnable game against the Bills, and Joe Burrow’s postgame mindset is perhaps even more concerning. Instead of being visibly angry or fired up to fight for the playoffs, Burrow said things like he was “just happy to be out there” and “that’s how the cookie crumbles.”

Is Burrow starting to accept the situation? Has the fire dimmed? James Rapien breaks down what Burrow said, why it matters, and how his tone signals a concerning shift. Plus, shocking stats about Zac Taylor's teams after Thursday Night Football...

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