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However, the Bengals have been more competitive recently, splitting games more evenly since 2021."},{"question":"Why haven't the Bengals won a Super Bowl yet?","answer":"The Bengals reached Super Bowl LVI (2021 season) but lost to the Los Angeles Rams 23-20. Before that, they reached Super Bowls XVI (1981) and XXIII (1988) but lost both. Despite recent playoff success, they have not completed the final step to win a championship."},{"question":"Is the Bengals' recent success sustainable with Joe Burrow?","answer":"Joe Burrow has established himself as an elite franchise QB (96.1 rating in 2024) with reliable receiving weapons in Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. However, their defense has been inconsistent, ranking 20th+ in yards allowed in recent seasons, which may limit championship potential unless improved."},{"question":"Why are the Steelers struggling despite Mike Tomlin?","answer":"The Steelers have cycled through 7 starting QBs since 2022, creating offensive inconsistency. 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