🏈 Bengals' Issues Extend Beyond Burrow’s Calf

Cincinnati’s issues run deep and problems are popping up everywhere. [View in browser]( In today’s FOX Sports Insider with Martin Rogers: The Bengals have more to worry about than just Joe Burrow’s calf … After an event-filled Week 4, who has stock that is on the rise in the NFL? … and more! The most painful thing about the Cincinnati Bengals' season so far isn't Joe Burrow's tortured calf muscle. It's … everything. Make no mistake, the restriction being suffered by star quarterback Burrow is at the root of much of what's falling apart for the Bengals, who slipped deeper into the mire on Sunday with a 27-3 walloping at the hands of the Tennessee Titans. But there's more to it than that, as a new reality becomes clear for a team that was happy to agree with the widespread public belief that it was inching closer and closer to a Super Bowl title. Never mind a run through the playoffs; this is a group that will need a serious turnaround before it can even start thinking about still playing in deep winter, sitting as it currently does at the foot of the AFC North. "Not if we keep playing the way we are," Burrow said, when asked about the Bengals' postseason prospects. "We know we have the capability of being a playoff team, but that's so far into the future." Neither Burrow nor his right lower leg should shoulder the entirety of the blame, but it has still been strikingly remarkable to see how limited his effectiveness has been, especially when compared to how things have gone since the start of his NFL career. Through four games, he is averaging just 4.8 yards per attempt and is hitting on just 28.9 percent of throws 10 yards or further downfield. Cincinnati's cumulative 49 points through four games is the franchise's lowest total since 2002. For the rest of the story, [click here.]( [STORY IMAGE 1] [IN OTHER WORDS] - Week 4 saw the Bills slow the high-flying Dolphins, the Bears take the lead in the Caleb Williams sweepstakes and Mac Jones falter. Geoff Schwartz [takes stock of the NFL]( after Week 4. - The playoff field is officially set. So, [how do all 12 teams rank]( heading into October? Here's Ben Verlander's final ballot. - The Wolverines have allowed just 30 points through a 5-0 start, while Georgia escapes a close call. Check out [RJ Young's latest Top 25](. - Ryan Blaney's win Sunday came by a [margin of 0.012 seconds]( ahead of Kevin Harvick, who was later DQ'd for a car violation. Bob Pockrass recaps the event. For the latest news and updates, [click here.]( [VIEWER'S GUIDE] Seattle Seahawks at New York Giants (ABC, 8:15 p.m. ET) Geno Smith and the Seahawks head to the Meadowlands to battle Daniel Jones and the Giants. For all of today's games and scores, [click here](. [BET OF THE DAY] Washington HuskiesQB Michael Penix Jr. to win the 2023 Heisman Trophy (+390) From FOX Sports Betting Analyst: Sam Panayotovich The great thing about Washington’s schedule is that Penix Jr. will face fierce competition over the season’s final two months. Home games against Oregon and Utah, combined with road tilts at USC and Oregon State, will only raise his stock if he performs under the bright lights. If Penix throws for 5,000 yards and 40 touchdowns on a Huskies team that finishes 10-2 and has a shot at a Pac-12 Championship, the award is his. For the latest betting odds, [click here](. [FOLLOW FOX SPORTS] [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [YouTube]( [Instagram]( Download FOX Sports App: [Fire TV]( [Roku]( [Google Play]( [App Store]( [Fire TV]( [Roku]( [App Store]( [Google Play]( Also available on these devices: [fireTV | AppleTV | ROKU | Google Chromecast | XBOX ONE | SAMSUNG Smart TV | Vizio | LG Smart TV] [fireTV | AppleTV | ROKU | Google Chromecast | XBOX ONE | SAMSUNG Smart TV | Vizio | LG Smart TV] Trademark & Copyright Notice: ™ and © 2023 Fox Media LLC and FOX Sports Interactive Media, LLC. All rights reserved. Please do not reply to this message. If you do not wish to receive emails like this in the future, please [unsubscribe](. FOX Sports respects your privacy. Click [here]( to view our Privacy Policy. Fox.com Business & Legal Affairs - Manager Digital Media P.O. Box 900 Beverly Hills, California 90213-0900