... over the Detroit Lions. Of course it’s incredible that the Bengals control the AFC North at 9-3, only a year after finishing 4-11-1.
Cedric Benson picked up where he left off after a two game hiatus to gain 110 yards on 36 carries. The run blocking continues to impress and Benson looked fresh (although 36 carries is too much when you have a healthy Larry Johnson).
The problem is that the previously standards have been set for this team. The bar has been raised a few feet and now the new expectations are not being met.
This has nothing to do with the defense that has given up the fewest points in the league at 187.
The job that defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer has done will likely earn him a head coaching gig next year. Middle linebacker Dhani Jones is the definition of a leader, both on and off the field. And the starting corners Jonathan Joseph and Leon Hall both deserve Pro Bowl consideration.
Kudos to the entire D. BU...
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