Bengals midseason awards: Nominees for breakout player

The Cincinnati Bengals are 5-3 and while the confidence level in the team’s postseason viability is wavering, they are a much improved team from 2016-2017. A big reason for the step forward this year is in younger players bearing fruit through the first half of the year.

As the team is through the first half of its schedule, we are doling out mid-season awards to Bengals players and these youngsters are highlighted in the breakout player nominations. Cast your vote and sound off on your winner!

Tyler Boyd: The third-year wide receiver is either first or second in all major receiving categories this year. He has made a big jump and have made the Bengals’ brain trust look wise in their decision…