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The most painful truth about Bengals in Week 13 is clear

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It's hard for Cincinnati Bengals fans to think about what could have been if their defense had turned the corner sooner than Thanksgiving's rout of the Ravens.

Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Al Golden speaks during the annual Cincinnati Bengals media day event at Paycor Stadium in downtown Cincinnati on Monday, July 21, 2025. | Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

It's quite apparent after the Cincinnati Bengals' 32-14 romp over the Baltimore Ravens on Thanksgiving that defensive coordinator Al Golden can scheme up an excellent game plan at the NFL level.