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This is sort of a make or break year, Mike, because, you know, look, as long as you've got Joe Burrell, you're going to have a chance. But the Bengals have had Joe Burrell and they've only gotten to the Super Bowl once. I mean, last year, they're scoring 35 points a game and losing. They have a defense that they finally have invested in that gave up almost 30 points a game last year.
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Bengals' 2025 is make-or-break for Burrow; new defense must improve from 30 PPG allowed to keep window open.

The Bengals face a make-or-break 2025 season with Burrow at quarterback. Despite scoring 35 points per game last year, they lost consistently due to a weak defense that allowed nearly 30 points per game. With new defensive additions including Dexter Lawrence, Boye Mafe, Jonathan Allen, and Brian Cook, the Bengals have a legitimate window if the defense becomes even mediocre. Burrow has stated the window is not closed as long as he remains the quarterback, but the timing is critical now.

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