After yet another loss in which the offense put up points but the defense couldn't hold, the Cincinnati Bengals fell to 4-8 after their 44-38 home loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, a loss that all but sealed their playoff fate.

The Bengals are still alive for the NFL playoffs, but the path is difficult after another AFC loss to the Steelers. Here's how the path.

The Bengals' 44-38 loss to the Steelers on Sunday continues a trend that has haunted Cincinnati all season: The Bengals' offense puts plenty of points on the board, but the defense loses the game.

East Rutherford, NJ — November 24, 2024 — Malik Nabers of the Giants on the bench late in the fourth quarter as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers came to MetLife Stadium and defeated the New York Giants 30-7. Chris Pedota, NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The Bengals play the Cowboys in Week 14 on Monday Night Football. Troy Aikman discussed Joe Burrow and the state of the Bengals on tonight's broad

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin made an interesting comparison when describing Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins. Tomlin

Should Joe Burrow continue to play this season and risk injury with Cincinnati Bengals all but out of playoffs?

What Frank Schwab had to say: “It’s almost impossible to have a quarterback playing at an MVP level and be four games under .500. Joe Burrow is on pace for 4,727 yards, 43 TDs, seven interceptions with a 107.4 rating and Cincinnati might lose double-digit games. Everyone on Cincinnati’s coaching staff should feel uncomfortable.”

Jan 16, 2022; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys defensive back C.J. Goodwin (29) catches a pass for a first down on a fake punt in the fourth quarter against the San Francisco 49ers in a NFC Wild Card playoff football game at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports