Film Room: Defensive interior shines vs. Giants

Photo by Luke Hales/Getty ImagesAt one point, injuries reduced the Cincinnati Bengals to their third-string defensive tackle. They had guys coming in off the street to play and one guy starting who was eventually cut. It was not a pretty sight.

Now, they’re healthy and have the rotation they anticipated.

And it is glorious.

BJ Hill pic.twitter.com/dFuxM2kO33

— Matt (@CoachMinich) October 14, 2024 BJ Hill had the best game I can remember seeing him play. He was making plays left and right, but this clip stood out from the rest.

Hill is the defensive tackle on the right side of the screen. He is lined up in the B gap. When the right tackle attempts to reach block him, Hill dips his shoulder and…