The Bengals -- yes, those Bengals -- are the hottest team in the NFL right now and managed to edge out the Kansas City Chiefs, 36-21 on Sunday for their fourth straight win.
Here's what we learned...
1. The Bengals are going to be very hard to beat in November, December and January. The team is built on the best possible foundation: A brutal, in-your-face running game and a veteran defensive line that can handle the run and pass well. Both units shined on Sunday, but it's hard to ignore a front that logs five sacks on Alex Smith.