Although the NFL season hasn't reached its midpoint, the Cincinnati Bengals at 5-2 have been one of the stories of the league.
The Bengals have already topped last season's win total, and franchise quarterback Joe Burrow is developing into one of the better quarterbacks in the NFL.
He's doing that thanks in part to his connection with wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase, the team's first-round pick this year.
The combination powered the Bengals in a 41-17 win over AFC North rivals the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. A rebuilt and revamped Bengals defense helped too.