The Cincinnati Bengals far exceeded expectations and made the playoffs. They were routinely given the lowest odds to win the AFC North.
Then, they won a playoff game and continued on to take down the top two teams in the AFC, both on the road. While they did come up short in Super Bowl LVI, it was a magical season, one made possible by a dynamic safety duo.
The duo of Vonn Bell and Jessie Bates III led the team’s secondary, a drastically improved unit. Bates, who had an interception in the Super Bowl, was Pro Football Focus’ highest-graded Bengal for the postseason.