Zac Taylor talks talks Bengals loss, missing playoffs: ‘frustrating, disappointing’

Bengals’ head coach Zac Taylor spoke with the media after the team has officially been eliminated from playoff contention after a 24-0 loss at the hands of the Baltimore Ravens Sunday at Paycor Stadium.Watch the presser here or in the video player belowTaylor expressed frustration with the team’s losing record, taking accountability for his part.”I take accountability, I play a big part in that,” Taylor said. “That starts and ends with me,”He says he expects Burrow to start the rest of the season. When asked why, Taylor responded simply, “we want to win.”Taylor was asked about the issues with the snow covering seats during the game, saying he doesn’t have a comment on that, just that he appreciates fans coming out to support.”I appreciate the people that came out and it takes a lot to sit through that. we have to show better for that,” Taylor said.See recap from the game below:Sunday’s result also marked the first time Joe Burrow has lost in Weeks 15-18 as a professional, and is the first time the Bengals have been shutout since a 20-0 loss to open the 2017 season, also at home against Baltimore.This content is imported from Twitter. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.Here’s what to know about the Bengals’ 10th loss in the last 13 weeks.That’s All, FolksThe writing has been on the wall for weeks, but if you squinted, you could see the path. Joe Burrow is back, the schedule was favorable and the AFC North has been the weakest its been in years.Whatever hope remained of a miracle late-season playoff push was officially dashed with Sunday’s loss. For a third-straight season, the Bengals (5-10) will not participate in the NFL’s postseason.Cincinnati is now in rare, and unwanted, company, having become just the fifth team in NFL history to reach back-to-back conference championship games and follow that up with three-straight seasons without making the playoffs.Joe Burrow talked this week about having to play football for the joy of it. That’ll be all there is to play for over the final three weeks of the season.Bengals Offense Matches The Weather (Cold)Five times, the Bengals drove into Ravens territory. And five times, the Bengals came away with no points.It first happened on Cincinnati’s first possession of the game, a methodical 11-play drive that took 8:20 off the clock. The Bengals signaled out of the gate that, on a frigid day, they wanted to control and dictate the tempo.That was best shown in the middle of the drive, where the Bengals ran five straight run plays, which set them up inside the Baltimore 35. From there, the drive stalled, thanks in part to a 15-yard sack on third down by Baltimore’s Tavius Robinson of Joe Burrow, who burst through the line of scrimmage unblocked, knocking the Bengals out of field goal range.Cincinnati’s second drive of the game wasn’t nearly as methodical, but it got the job done, with Cincinnati marching inside Baltimore’s 30, where they faced a 3rd and 5. That’s where the drive met an abrupt end.Standing in a collapsing pocket, Burrow fired a ball over the middle, but shot it just out of the reach of Ja’Marr Chase, who swiped at it but couldn’t haul it in.Bouncing off Chase’s hands, it landed in the hands of Marlon Humphrey, ending the Bengal threat.After that interception, the Bengals totaled just 29 yards on their next 14 plays of the first half, entering the locker room down 14-0.Cincinnati opened the third quarter with another trip beyond midfield. Starting the half at their own 25 after a touch back, Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase connected for the longest play of the day for the Bengals, a 34-yard pitch and catch, flipping the field from the Bengals’ 28 to the Ravens’ 38.Three plays later, Cincinnati hadn’t made any meaningful progression down the field. On 4th and 4, instead of opting for a field goal, Burrow took a deep shot to Mike Gesicki in the end zone, but couldn’t connect, ending the Cincinnati threat.The Bengals logged their second 10+-play drive of the afternoon to open the fourth quarter, marching 80 yards in 16 plays and getting the closest they would to scoring, with a 3rd and goal from the Ravens’ 7 yardline.Attempting to evade pressure, Burrow slipped as he back pedaled and threw a ball over the middle, into the hands of Kyle Van Noy, who began taking off with the ball before handing it off to Alohi Gilman, who finished off the play with the second pick six thrown by Burrow in as many weeks, giving the Ravens a 24-0 lead.Cincinnati’s final drive also entered Ravens territory, but there was very little urgency left in Burrow and the offense. The drive ended on a no-gain rush by Samaje Perine on a 4th and 1, cementing the Ravens’ win.Jackson Does Just EnoughThe stat line isn’t eye popping: Lamar Jackson finished Sunday with only 150 passing yards and another 26 on the ground. But there were a trio of plays in the first half that reminded you how dangerous he can be, and it proved to be enough for Baltimore.On the Ravens’ first touchdown of the game, with 4:35 left to play in the second quarter, Jackson read a blitz from edge rusher Myles Murphy, and quickly dumped off a pass to Rasheen Ali, who did the rest himself, walking in untouched for a 30-yard score, drawing the game’s first blood.Baltimore scored on their ensuing drive, thanks to a pair of terrific throws by their signal caller.Jackson found tight end Mark Andrews for a 14-yard gain on second down, hitting his favorite target in a tight window to move the chains.On the next snap, Jackson threw a laser to Zay Flowers from 28-yards, extending the Ravens advantage to 14-0.Stat-wise, Jackson was out-dueled by Burrow, who totaled 225 yards through the air.Burrow Uncharacteristic. Again.For a second-straight week, the Bengals’ franchise quarterback was uncharacteristically not himself. In Buffalo, it was a pair of fourth quarter interceptions that helped turn the tide and cement the Bills’ comeback win.This week, it was an uncharacteristically sloppy game all around. Completing 25 of his 39 pass attempts, no touchdowns and two interceptions, Burrow finished with a 58.2 passer rating, the second-worst performance of his career.He and Chase were also unusually off kilter with one another through the first half. That connection recovered, with Chase finishing having caught 10 balls for 132 total yards, though it was an overall quiet day for one of the best QB/WR duos in football.The Bengals will now shift their sights on playing spoiler the rest of the season, which starts next week in South Florida against the Miami Dolphins, who are eying a late-season run to a wild card berth.Kickoff is set for 1 p.m.

CINCINNATI —

Bengals’ head coach Zac Taylor spoke with the media after the team has officially been eliminated from playoff contention after a 24-0 loss at the hands of the Baltimore Ravens Sunday at Paycor Stadium.

Watch the presser here or in the video player below

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Taylor expressed frustration with the team’s losing record, taking accountability for his part.

“I take accountability, I play a big part in that,” Taylor said. “That starts and ends with me,”

He says he expects Burrow to start the rest of the season. When asked why, Taylor responded simply, “we want to win.”

Taylor was asked about the issues with the snow covering seats during the game, saying he doesn’t have a comment on that, just that he appreciates fans coming out to support.

“I appreciate the people that came out and it takes a lot to sit through that. we have to show better for that,” Taylor said.

See recap from the game below:

Sunday’s result also marked the first time Joe Burrow has lost in Weeks 15-18 as a professional, and is the first time the Bengals have been shutout since a 20-0 loss to open the 2017 season, also at home against Baltimore.

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Here’s what to know about the Bengals’ 10th loss in the last 13 weeks.

That’s All, Folks

The writing has been on the wall for weeks, but if you squinted, you could see the path. Joe Burrow is back, the schedule was favorable and the AFC North has been the weakest its been in years.

Whatever hope remained of a miracle late-season playoff push was officially dashed with Sunday’s loss. For a third-straight season, the Bengals (5-10) will not participate in the NFL’s postseason.

Cincinnati is now in rare, and unwanted, company, having become just the fifth team in NFL history to reach back-to-back conference championship games and follow that up with three-straight seasons without making the playoffs.

Joe Burrow talked this week about having to play football for the joy of it. That’ll be all there is to play for over the final three weeks of the season.

Bengals Offense Matches The Weather (Cold)

Five times, the Bengals drove into Ravens territory. And five times, the Bengals came away with no points.

It first happened on Cincinnati’s first possession of the game, a methodical 11-play drive that took 8:20 off the clock. The Bengals signaled out of the gate that, on a frigid day, they wanted to control and dictate the tempo.

That was best shown in the middle of the drive, where the Bengals ran five straight run plays, which set them up inside the Baltimore 35. From there, the drive stalled, thanks in part to a 15-yard sack on third down by Baltimore’s Tavius Robinson of Joe Burrow, who burst through the line of scrimmage unblocked, knocking the Bengals out of field goal range.

Cincinnati’s second drive of the game wasn’t nearly as methodical, but it got the job done, with Cincinnati marching inside Baltimore’s 30, where they faced a 3rd and 5. That’s where the drive met an abrupt end.

Standing in a collapsing pocket, Burrow fired a ball over the middle, but shot it just out of the reach of Ja’Marr Chase, who swiped at it but couldn’t haul it in.

Bouncing off Chase’s hands, it landed in the hands of Marlon Humphrey, ending the Bengal threat.

After that interception, the Bengals totaled just 29 yards on their next 14 plays of the first half, entering the locker room down 14-0.

Cincinnati opened the third quarter with another trip beyond midfield. Starting the half at their own 25 after a touch back, Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase connected for the longest play of the day for the Bengals, a 34-yard pitch and catch, flipping the field from the Bengals’ 28 to the Ravens’ 38.

Three plays later, Cincinnati hadn’t made any meaningful progression down the field. On 4th and 4, instead of opting for a field goal, Burrow took a deep shot to Mike Gesicki in the end zone, but couldn’t connect, ending the Cincinnati threat.

The Bengals logged their second 10+-play drive of the afternoon to open the fourth quarter, marching 80 yards in 16 plays and getting the closest they would to scoring, with a 3rd and goal from the Ravens’ 7 yardline.

Attempting to evade pressure, Burrow slipped as he back pedaled and threw a ball over the middle, into the hands of Kyle Van Noy, who began taking off with the ball before handing it off to Alohi Gilman, who finished off the play with the second pick six thrown by Burrow in as many weeks, giving the Ravens a 24-0 lead.

Cincinnati’s final drive also entered Ravens territory, but there was very little urgency left in Burrow and the offense. The drive ended on a no-gain rush by Samaje Perine on a 4th and 1, cementing the Ravens’ win.

Jackson Does Just Enough

The stat line isn’t eye popping: Lamar Jackson finished Sunday with only 150 passing yards and another 26 on the ground. But there were a trio of plays in the first half that reminded you how dangerous he can be, and it proved to be enough for Baltimore.

On the Ravens’ first touchdown of the game, with 4:35 left to play in the second quarter, Jackson read a blitz from edge rusher Myles Murphy, and quickly dumped off a pass to Rasheen Ali, who did the rest himself, walking in untouched for a 30-yard score, drawing the game’s first blood.

Baltimore scored on their ensuing drive, thanks to a pair of terrific throws by their signal caller.

Jackson found tight end Mark Andrews for a 14-yard gain on second down, hitting his favorite target in a tight window to move the chains.

On the next snap, Jackson threw a laser to Zay Flowers from 28-yards, extending the Ravens advantage to 14-0.

Stat-wise, Jackson was out-dueled by Burrow, who totaled 225 yards through the air.

Burrow Uncharacteristic. Again.

For a second-straight week, the Bengals’ franchise quarterback was uncharacteristically not himself. In Buffalo, it was a pair of fourth quarter interceptions that helped turn the tide and cement the Bills’ comeback win.

This week, it was an uncharacteristically sloppy game all around. Completing 25 of his 39 pass attempts, no touchdowns and two interceptions, Burrow finished with a 58.2 passer rating, the second-worst performance of his career.

He and Chase were also unusually off kilter with one another through the first half. That connection recovered, with Chase finishing having caught 10 balls for 132 total yards, though it was an overall quiet day for one of the best QB/WR duos in football.

The Bengals will now shift their sights on playing spoiler the rest of the season, which starts next week in South Florida against the Miami Dolphins, who are eying a late-season run to a wild card berth.

Kickoff is set for 1 p.m.