2. This defense is so dangerous
Yes, the Bengals ended up with 332 total yards, but when the game is on the line Wade Phillips seems to make all the right calls.
Cincinnati had been averaging nearly 400 yards and 23 points per game, but the Denver defense seemed to get stronger the longer the game went on, holding the Bengals to just five third down conversions all day.
They sacked Dalton four times, hurried him numerous more, and kept him from getting too comfortable all day.
As long as the defense continues to play at such a high level, this team will be a championship contender.
