The Cincinnati Bengals open the new NFL season against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, with coaches stressing the need to handle adversity after quarterback Joe Burrow suffered a turf‑toe injury in Week 2 of the previous campaign.
The emphasis on resilience follows two straight years—2023 and 2024—when the team finished strongly but fell short of the playoffs, prompting a public push for faster starts that ultimately proved insufficient.
Now, the coaching staff hopes the adversity mindset will translate into in‑game adjustments, allowing the Bengals to compensate for early‑season setbacks and stay competitive.
