CINCINNATI (AP) - The Bengals are back on oh-so-familiar ground, caught in the deep slump that threatens their season at the midpoint.

Happens a lot in Cincinnati.

A 31-23 loss to Denver on Sunday left the Bengals (3-5) with a four-game losing streak. They've had a losing streak of at least four games in 16 of their last 22 seasons. Twice, they lost 10 in a row.

In five of those seasons, they've had a pair of losing streaks that went on for at least four games. Overall, it's their 21st losing streak of four games or more during those 22 seasons.

After going to the playoffs last season as a 9-7 wild card team, they're going to be hard-pressed to get back. They play the Giants (6-3) at home on Sunday.