The Cincinnati Bengals are 2-0, and it’s their ferocious defense—not their high-powered offense—that’s been powering their early success. Can Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase rev up the offense to their usual elite levels, or is this a new defensive era in Cincinnati? The Bengals currently rank 4th in defensive EPA, allowing just 16 points per game, with Dexter Lawrence emerging as the NFL’s most dominant defensive tackle, drawing double teams on nearly 80% of snaps and still racking up eight pressures in just two weeks.
Despite offensive struggles, the team has showcased resilience, winning games in dominant fashion and capitalizing on turnovers. With a +3 turnover margin and a defensive front that’s terrorizing quarterbacks like Baker Mayfield and CJ Stroud, the Bengals might become the NFL’s most complete team if their offense finds its rhythm. Will anyone want to face Cincinnati come January?
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