NFL Power Rankings: Baltimore Ravens on the Rise
By Brett Foote
Sep 21, 2014; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals free safety Reggie Nelson (20) celebrates an interception in the end zone against Tennessee Titans quarterback Jake Locker (not pictured) during the first half at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Previous: 3rd. Cincinnati Bengals. 3. team. 56. The Bengals have been on the cusp of a breakout season for years. After losing both coordinators to head coaching jobs this offseason, many wondered if they could break through their streak of first round playoff exits this season. So far so good, as the Bengals have coupled a host of playmakers of offense with a suffocating defense. This team is one of the more complete units in the NFL, and 2014 might just be their year.. (3-0)