What a difference a year makes.
At this time last year, the Cincinnati Bengals were 0-2 and just made a much-needed change at offensive coordinator. Even with the shake-up, the team lost their third straight in heartbreaking fashion in Green Bay against the Packers to start the 2017 season 0-3.
Cincinnati regrouped a bit, but still stumbled to a 7-9 finish to the year. Although they finished on a strong note with two straight wins to close out last season, the national perception was fairly negative regarding the Bengals heading into 2018.
However, the narrative has began to slowly change.