The Cincinnati Bengals (4-7) enter the bye week with several question marks after another frustrating loss in prime time.

Despite a slow start in Sunday night’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers (7-3), the Bengals offense staged a roaring comeback over the final 1.5 quarters of the game.

While trailing 27-6 midway through the third quarter, Joe Burrow and the offense finally found their groove. Burrow threw for 356 yards and three touchdowns, while Tee Higgins (9-148-1) and Ja’Marr Chase (7-75-2) continued to thrive as a star-studded duo.

Still, the Bengals failed to finish another game, falling 34-27 on the road, further putting their playoff hopes in doubt.

Now the Bengals enter the bye week with mounting frustrations and some key questions heading into the final two months of the season.

NFL Power Rankings Week 12

The primetime loss sees the Bengals take a downward turn in the Week 12 NFL power rankings, according to Vinnie Iyer of Sporting News.

20. Cincinnati Bengals 4-7 (16)

“The Bengals have dug a big hole for themselves, and it’s becoming increasingly difficult to dig it out – mentally and physically – with tough competition on the schedule,” Iyer wrote.

The offense has done just about everything it possibly can this season, while the defense simply can’t get a stop when it needs to most. Additionally, kicker Evan McPherson missed two field goal attempts, including the potential game-winner from 51 yards.

Entering the bye week, the Bengals are currently No. 10 in the AFC conference, behind the Miami Dolphins (4-6) and Indianapolis Colts (5-6), while the Denver Broncos (6-5) are currently hosting the finals . wildcard spot.