Bengals still in playoff picture, but can't afford mistakes
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) celebrates a touchdown pass to Ja'Marr Chase with Joe Mixon during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) celebrates a touchdown pass to Ja'Marr Chase with Joe Mixon during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Dec. 12, 2021 07:29 PM EST
Cincinnati Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase (1) makes a touchdown reception against San Francisco 49ers' Talanoa Hufanga (29) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Cincinnati Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase (1) makes a touchdown reception against San Francisco 49ers' Talanoa Hufanga (29) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Dec. 12, 2021 07:05 PM EST
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) is tackled by San Francisco 49ers' Samson Ebukam (56) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) is tackled by San Francisco 49ers' Samson Ebukam (56) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Dec. 12, 2021 07:50 PM EST