CINCINNATI — The Bengals have finished 9-8 and missed the playoffs in each of the past two seasons.

Joe Burrow knows they have to get back to the postseason in 2025. A young fan made it crystal clear on Saturday at Fanatics Fest in New York.

“You’re my favorite player cause he’s on the Cincinnati Bengals,” the fan said in a conversation with Burrow and Kay Adams. “He’s amazing.”

“We’re going to have a great year for ya,” Burrow responded.

That’s when the young fan said what every Bengals fan is thinking going into the 2025 season: “You better make the playoffs.”

The fan didn’t hesitate to call out the Bengals star after two 9-8 seasons.

“Rightfully so. Rightfully so,” Burrow said.