Cincinnati, Ohio (AP) – The Cincinnati Bengals’ offensive inadequacies are somewhat recognisable. The offensive line is having trouble keeping Joe Burrow safe. Learn more without turning the page. .. In the second half, the offence must make up for its poor start. The Bengals’ 23–20 overtime loss to Pittsburgh in the season opener this year was a result of the same problems that existed early in the previous one. This was the pattern once more on Sunday, when the Bengals trailed Dallas 17-3 at halftime before coming back to tie the game and ultimately lose 20-17 after Brett Maher missed a 50-yard field goal with seconds remaining.