Bengals Dominate Again: Offense Clicking, Defense Improving… or Just Bad Opponents?

Stone Shields recaps the Cincinnati Bengals’ 37-14 win over the Arizona Cardinals, their second straight victory by 20+ points — something Cincinnati hasn’t done since 2021. Stone breaks down how Joe Burrow’s return has the offense humming, from methodical, clock-chewing opening drives to explosive playmaking from Ja’Marr Chase, Chase Brown, and a re-emerging Andrei Iosivas.

Stone also pumps the brakes on the defensive “turnaround,” explaining why the recent success has come against inferior quarterbacks and why the larger season-long issues can’t be ignored — even with improved tackling, better third-down situations, and more pass rush pressure. Plus: what the Bengals’ late-season wins mean (and don’t mean), why Burrow playing vs. Cleveland is a risk worth discussing, and how the draft picture factors in.

Finally, Stone dives into the viral moment of the game — Cody Ford’s unforgettable catch-and-run on his birthday — and how one play instantly flipped the fanbase’s perception, while also touching on defensive standouts (and ongoing problems) including Myles Murphy’s surge, the linebacker concerns, and the never-ending questions at safety.

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