Cincinnati's Defense Has Allowed Touchdowns on Just 35% of Red Zone Trips. Here's Why Zac Taylor Believes that's Sustainable — Not a Hot Streak.

Cincinnati's defense has allowed touchdowns on just 35% of red zone trips. Here's why Zac Taylor believes that's sustainable — not a hot streak.

CINCINNATI, Ohio — The Bengals had a massive overhaul of their defense during the offseason, and their performance in Sunday’s 35-13 rout of the Ravens highlighted an unsung beneficiary of those additions.

Zac Taylor Praises the Play of Boye Mafe, Pass Rush in Statement Win Over Ravens

The Bengals' head coach highlighted the play from one defensive unit that continues to reach new heights.

AFC Notes: Deshaun Watson, Zac Taylor, Bengals, Browns, Ravens

Bengals The Bengals fell behind 13-0 to the Ravens at halftime on Sunday, then rattled off five touchdowns in the second half to cruise to a big win. Bengals HC Zac Taylor said they didn’t make any big halftime adjustments; they just got out of their own way and started playing better.  “No, we just never had a chance to get any rhythm in the first half, and that was our own fault, especially offensively,” he said via Sports Illustrated’s Albert…

Bengals edge rusher Boye Mafe proving to be difference-maker on revamped defense

The Bengals paid edge defender Boye Mafe a handsome contract in free agency, and performances like Week 7 against the Ravens reinforce their commitment.