The Cincinnati Bengals aren’t likely to fire head coach Zac Taylor after his team missed the playoffs for the second straight season. But there are some compelling reasons for and against the idea after what has been a wild ride of ups and downs for the franchise since his arrival in 2019.

As Appealing as They Could Possibly Be' - Zac Taylor Expects Cincinnati Bengals' Vacancies to Command Top Coaches

The Cincinnati Bengals have found themselves alive again with an 8-8 record heading into the final week of the regular season. The Bengals will take on the Steelers in Pittsburgh with massive playoff implications on both sides of the football field.

Following their 19-17 win over the Steelers, the Bengals' locker room was loud, players were hugging, music was playing and Zac Taylor made a point to personally congratulate everyone who played a role in the team's five-game winning streak that has kept their playoff hopes alive with one day remaining in the 2024 regular season.

Zac Taylor said he did not take lightly the decision to part ways with defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo and three other assistants, but the Cincinnati Bengals had “higher expectations and standards” than what they achieved this year and changes had to be made.