It’s time for the NFL’s “Battle of Ohio” between Cleveland and Cincinnati. Here is a look at Ohio’s rich and deep NFL history. Michael Nyerges, Cincinnati Enquirer
The Cincinnati Bengals rank 31st in the NFL in total defense. Over the past three weeks, it’s been difficult to tell.
Cincinnati’s defense has given up just one touchdown in the last 10 quarters. The New York Jets were only able to convert two field goals in Week 13. The six points allowed by the Bengals defense was the fewest in all of football last week.
“We made the point after the bye to throw away those first eight weeks and just continue to work on getting better, and the wins will come because of it," Bengals coach Zac Taylor said.