Bengals have #2 defense in NFL.

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(10-09-2017, 10:51 AM)Crazyjdawg Wrote: Our updated rankings are as follows:

2nd in scoring defense, 16.6 pts/g

2nd in total defense, 262.8 yards/g

1st in yards per play allowed, 4.2

3rd in first downs allowed per game, 17.2

6th in 3rd down efficiency, 36%

2nd in Sacks, 18

All while only having 4 turnovers forced by our defense.

So, while they aren't great at generating turnovers, they are great at creating pressure and denying yards. If they can get a few more interceptions or fumbles over time, they could end up being the best defense in the entire NFL.

I'm very happy with these numbers. Hopefully, they hold up against Pittsburgh in 2 weeks.

The Burfict numbers (last 2 games) also show improvement each week. The interesting part is I don't think they have reached their full potential yet. I see Dunlap getting better, I see more strip sacks coming. I see Willis and Lawson getting better. I see Jackson getting better (due is a ball hawk).

To those who say we have played a weak schedule (offenses), I say you can only play the team in front of you. No one gives a pass to our our offense for playing against a healthy Texans defense, Bills, Ravens and yes Browns who are ranked around 6 in yards allowed per game. Our offense has played against some very good defenses early on. Next up the Steelers who are also a top 5 defense.