The 2025 preseason has been something of a wake-up call for the Cincinnati Bengals ‘ defense. They have racked up yards on the ground like there is no tomorrow. In two preseason games, Cincy’s defense gave up 34 points to the Eagles and another 41 to the Colts , with their only win coming against the Commanders , who amassed 6.3 yards per rush on their first two possessions alone (106 yards in six carries, 185 yards overall).

But in all that, Joe Burrow is not panicking. He has witnessed these late-contract extensions go sizzling minutes before Week 1 and is anticipating the same to happen with Trey Hendrickson . The Bengals ‘ league defense was the worst in stopping opponents a year ago, surrendering 27.8 points per game in defeats, an NFL record for ineptness in

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