It’s truly hard to name an MVP for a unit that is one of the worst in the NFL.
The Bengals have allowed the most yards per game of any team in the league, and they are the 29th-ranked scoring defense. The injuries they’ve suffered on this side of the ball have been impactful, but their incompetence stems from more than just not staying healthy.
Despite that, talent certainly does exist in this unit, and there are a few players worth considering as the best of the pack at this point in the season.
We’ll start with the honorable mentions first.