Stop us if you've heard this before: the Cincinnati Bengals defense is not good. And, in the final game before the trade deadline, the Bengals have an opportunity against the Chicago Bears to either show they want to contend in the weak AFC North or if they will sell off pieces to rebuild. While the likelihood of a Bengals trade one way or another is slim, for better or worse, this week's game could be a deciding factor for the Bengals' season.

At 3-5, the Bengals are second in the AFC North, now tied with the Baltimore Ravens (who started 1-5). A win over the Bears before the bye keeps the Bengals afloat. With the division-leading Pittsburgh Steelers on a two-game slide and hosting the 7-1 Indianapolis Colts, Cincinnati can get to the bye just a half-game back.

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