Look at Marvin Lewis' team in the 20-17 overtime loss to the Denver Broncos on Monday Night Football.
Down a starting quarterback, tight end and safety, Lewis combined with offensive coordinator Hue Jackson to orchestrate one of, if not the best halves of Bengals football on the season.
It wasn't Andy Dalton under center. He watched bundled up on the sideline with a cast still on his wrist as AJ McCarron went 12-of-17 for 119 yards and a score in the first half. The Alabama product was razor-sharp on the quick passes, helping A.