The Cincinnati Bengals are coming off their first Super Bowl appearance since the 1980s.
While they didn’t come out on top in the big game, getting there seemed like accomplishment enough, for now. Cincinnati has that same ceiling this season with the clear goal to be crowned champions.
They’ve only been able to have their almost unthinkable rise in the rankings because of their elite drafting, meaning they have several big-time contributors on rookie contracts. It also means their core is young and primed to thrive as they continue with the franchise.
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