In fact, Zac Taylor's defense has been historically bad.  According to CBS Sports Research, this is the sixth loss where the Bengals have allowed 25 or more points this season, the fourth loss where they've allowed at least 33 points,

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow made his entrance to Paycor Stadium before his team's Week 13 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Burrow is 3-2 against the Steelers in his NFL career. The Bengals (4-7) are coming off their bye week and the Steelers (8-3) lost to the Cleveland Browns in Week 12.

Exiting the loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow gave one of his most candid interviews yet. He also apparently walked through the building with a limp after his team fell to 4-8.

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The Cincinnati Bengals meet an old AFC North rival in Week 13 with the season on the line when they host the Pittsburgh Steelers. There, the 4-7 Bengals come out of a bye hoping to take down the top team in the division.

NFL Week 13 closes with Sunday Night Football as the San Francisco 49ers visit Highmark Stadium and the Buffalo Bills. Time and how to watch.