Players want to play, so I support Joey Franchise’s reappearance on the field no matter the outcome.

Readers told us we missed a few when we listed 100 of Cincinnati’s greatest athletes in the August issue.

A backup Steelers quarterback once again ran roughshod, while Cincinnati’s D looks like it’s ready for offseason golf outings.

Burrow surprisingly returns to practice this week, but the defense remains adrift without Hendrickson, who’s doubtful for Sunday in Pittsburgh.

With just a single big defensive stop in each of the past two fourth quarters, Cincinnati and Joe Flacco would be 5-4 and the NFL’s feel-good story.

Joe Flacco balled out, Cincinnati scored 38 points, and somehow they still lost to the winless Jets.

A huge win over Pittsburgh and Sunday’s matchup against the winless Jets suddenly have Cincinnati fans in a much better mood.

Thursday Night Football brings the Steelers to town and gives Joe Flacco a few more days to learn Cincinnati’s offense.

Yes, I’m saying there’s a chance… though maybe not this Sunday in Green Bay.

A historically bad two-game stretch has Cincinnati fans wondering if the season is already over.