On Dec. 22, the Cincinnati Bengals were 8-6, and running back Joe Mixon, rookie receiver Ja'Marr Chase and defensive end Trey Hendrickson were selected to the Pro Bowl for the first time.
The Bengals had three regular-season games remaining, and were looking to clinch a playoff berth just two seasons after finishing 2019 with a 2-14 record.
Mixon's plan - per his tweet that day - was to miss Sunday's game at Las Vegas' Allegiant Stadium because the Bengals would be preparing for Super Bowl LVI.
It was a bold plan and prediction that came true - with a reminder from the Bengals via Twitter on the eve of the NFL's showcase for its star players whose teams have been eliminated:
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