While Geno Atkins has played great, he is getting some nice help from his supporting cast that's making this defense play at an elite level.
While there's still five weeks left in the regular season, many NFL teams and players are starting to peek ahead to the postseason.
For the 9-2 Bengals, they look primed for another AFC North crown and at least one home playoff game. They're also more focused on building their resume for the playoffs and making sure they're playing their best football when it matters most.
While the offense has been lights out much of the year, it's been the defense surging at the right time.