But Skip Bayless, who is known for having some very strong opinions, knows one thing: Joe Burrow is being let down. Bayless made sure to make that clear on Twitter after the Bengals’ most recent loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday.

The biggest indictment of Zac Taylor and front office is how they’ve squandered Burrow at his best. Cincinnati’s QB is on pace to finish this season with an early vacation des

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow isn't the problem for the struggling team at the Week 12 bye -- feel free to call that the understatement of the year. Burrow would be the likely frontrunner for MVP if his team weren't stuck in a 4-7 hole.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) walks for the locker room after the fourth quarter of the NFL Week 11 game between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Cincinnati Bengals at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. The Chargers won 34-27. / Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

In some respects, Taylor is right — the Bengals remain in close games against great teams, yet stumble into new ways to lose each time. Sunday night was two missed kicks, a dropped interception that would have gone back for a touchdown and other mistakes.

Joe Burrow did his best to lead the Cincinnati Bengals to a win on Sunday night, but as the case has been this season, his best hasn't been good enough, and now, he's made NFL history because of that.

Joe Burrow made his way into SoFi Stadium before the Bengals vs. Chargers on Sunday Night Football in NFL Week 11.

The Cincinnati Bengals are having a rough 2024-25 season despite boasting one of the most talented rosters in the NFL.

While the Bengals face a challenging season, Joe Burrow's work ethic during the bye week speaks volumes about his leadership.