The return of Joe Burrow was the biggest storyline across the league on Thanksgiving, and it delivered.
Through the four quarters of play against Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens, another storyline emerged, and that is the play of the Bengals’ defense.
This unit has struggled for the majority of this season, but first-year defensive coordinator Al Golden put together his best plan in a must-win game.
The Ravens marched right down the field on their opening drive, but after that, the defense put together a dominant performance, forcing five turnovers.
Jackson threw an interception and coughed up two fumbles as well, and was clearly rattled in the second half, struggling to find any rhythm.
Joseph Ossai shone in primetime tonight, tallying two sacks with the help of Myles Murphy, who has really come into form over the past few weeks with Trey Hendrickson out.
This defense has gotten so much heat all season, and rightfully so, but tonight we can all celebrate a complete game with the return of Joe Burrow.
It is hard to believe right now, but playoff hopes are still alive for this team, and we all hope to see confidence build on both sides of the ball, especially when Trey Hendrickson returns.
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