The Cincinnati Bengals were eliminated from playoff contention in heartbreaking fashion after Andy Reid's decision to rest his stars in Week 18.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow issued a short message on social media to fans in the wake of his team being eliminated from the playoffs over the weekend. Over on Instagram, Burrow wrote the following in the caption of a picture: “Season to remember, sorry you won’t get to watch anymore. Year 5 in the books.”

Joe Burrow has finally spoken out about the Cincinnati Bengals' disappointing finish to the 2024 NFL season. As they approached the final week, the Bengals had an outside shot at the playoffs, needing both the Miami Dolphins and Denver Broncos to lose in order to secure the last playoff spot.

The Bengals are still gasping for air, as they can only advance to the postseason with a win and losses for both the Broncos and Miami Dolphins. But the fact that this highly flawed squad is even in contention in Week 18 is a testament to Burrow's relentless brilliance.

Watch highlights of Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow during the 2024 NFL season.

The Cincinnati Bengals have made significant coaching changes after a disappointing season, looking to rebuild a defense that wasted Joe Burrow’s historic performance.

The Cincinnati Bengals defense failed Joe Burrow this season, wasting the most prolific season of his entire career. And now, someone is being fired for it. Joe Burrow returned this season after a season-ending wrist injury derailed his 2023 campaign,