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Cowboys vs. Bengals: Previewing Cincinnati’s Defensive and Special Teams Personnel

Let’s take a look at the strengths and weaknesses of the Bengals defense, a unit that will likely be the biggest test for the Cowboys offense so far this season.

Defensive Line

This group is anchored by 2-time First-Team All-Pro Geno Atkins at defensive tackle and Carlos Dunlap at defensive end. Atkins is one of the best and most explosive interior pass rushers in the league, and he finally returned to form in 2015 with 11 sacks, two years removed from a torn ACL in 2013. He gets great penetration in the run game and is very difficult to move, handling him will certainly be an all-day chore for Zack Martin and Ronald Leary on Sunday.