On Sunday, when the Bengals host the Detroit Lions at Paycor Stadium, the team will roll out their annual “Stripe the Jungle” promotion—a tradition where fans create a sea of alternating black and orange to show unity. Normally, it’s a special atmosphere. But this year, the backdrop couldn’t feel more disconnected from the reality of what’s happening on the field.
Another season, another setback for Joe Burrow. His third significant injury in just six years. The face of the franchise, the player who saved this organization from irrelevance, has been consistently failed by the very front office that should be protecting him.
- A revolving door of missed draft picks.
- One of the worst offensive lines in football.
- Zero identity in the run game.
And yet, fans are asked to “Stripe the Jungle” like everything is fine. But it isn’t fine. The Bengals are wasting the prime years of generational talents in Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase.
This isn’t about abandoning the team—it’s about demanding accountability from Mike Brown and the front office. We can’t keep letting them hide behind Burrow’s magic while the roster crumbles around him.
The Call to Action
If you’re in Paycor this Sunday, don’t just wear your assigned stripe. Wear a brown paper bag. Put it over your head. Post a picture. Tag the team. Show that you support the players but refuse to support a front office that’s sleepwalking us back to being dog shit.
This isn’t a joke—it’s a statement. A brown paper bag says, “We love this team, but we refuse to let you waste it.”
The window is closing. Burrow and Chase deserve better. We, as fans, deserve better. It’s time to put the pressure on. It’s time to put the front office on blast.
Bag the Jungle. Demand change.
