BENGALS ARE BACK FIVE REASONS WHY CINCINNATI ENDED THEIR 31-YEAR PLAYOFF DROUGHT

The ' resurgence can be traced back to Dec. 30, 2018. The Bengals had just concluded a disappointing 6-10 season with a 16-13 road lo s to the . Marvin Lewis, who had previously guided the Bengals to four division titles and seven playoff berths, fielded postgame questions about his future. Given the Bengals' state at the time, along with the fact

has not officially retired from the NFL, but the sure seem prepared for the 42-year-old quarterback's departure. In an exclusive interview with Will Brinson and CBS Sports' Pick Six NFL Podcast on Wednesday, coach Sean Payton indicated that Brees' announcement on his 2021 plans will arrive "in the next week or two," then made it clear the team has