Sunday’s game in New Orleans started very much like their other games did so far this season. The Bengals got down early to a less talented team, and they struggled to move the ball early.
Nothing seemed to be working for the Bengals, especially in the first half, and even the defense, which had kept the Bengals in every one of their games so far this season, couldn’t stop the run, which was something they excelled at up until this week’s game. They couldn’t do anything right, until they did.
Here are some thoughts, as well as a look ahead.