After looking anemic for the first six games of the season, the Cincinnati offense finally showed signs of life. The Bengals found their footing in a 31-17 blowout of the Cleveland Browns. Whether it was the result of frustration or the Battle of Ohio, fans finally got to witness the high-powered offense that was promised during the offseason.
Week 7 was the elixir that the Bengals needed. Facing the winless Browns in the annual intrastate battle gave the home team a sense of urgency.
Playing in the rough-and-tumble AFC North has always included the need for a running game.