The Cincinnati Bengals scored their seventh win Sunday, defeating the Tennessee Titans, 20-16.
It was the Bengals’ run defense that really was the difference maker. With the Titans being one of the most run-heavy teams in the league, their game plan typically revolves around getting the ground game going.
Stopping Derrick Henry is no easy task, but DJ Reader, who the Bengals made the highest-paid nose tackle, did just that. Reader and the defensive line held Henry to 38 yards on 17 carries.
That’s not the first time Cincinnati was able to go to Tennessee and beat the Titans.