Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow was self-critical of his level and said a surprising reason is keeping him from improving his grades in the 2024 NFL season. The start of the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2024 NFL season leaves much to be desired with a 1-4 record after five weeks,

The Cincinnati Bengals are 1-4 for the first time in the Joe Burrow era. The Star quarterback made it clear what they have to do better if they're going to start winning games.

The Bengals find themselves in a tough spot heading into Sunday's game, tied with the Cleveland Browns for last place in the AFC North, a fact of life not lost on Burrow. "I would say we are not the team to beat right now, we're 1-4," Burrow said.