The Cincinnati Bengals have found all manner of ways to lose close games this season. Sunday's 44-38 loss to AFC North rival Pittsburgh can be blamed on a defense that missed tackles and allowed 520 yards of offense,

As a player, Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. continues to amaze. Against the Cincinnati Bengals, Porter allowed a mere 22.2% completion rate from Joe Burrow -- his best of the season and career second-best.

The Bengals – sans a select few players – are heading backwards and it’s left Burrow stating his desire for things to change moving forward, specifically in divisional play.