Joe Burrow looks 100% right about Bengals' Super Bowl chances thanks to defensive 180

Cincinnati Bengals started the 2026 season 2-0 after a 20-6 win over Houston, and the article argues the biggest difference has been defense. It credits Cincinnati for shutting down Tampa Bay in Week 1 and for limiting C.J. Stroud and the Texans, contrasting that with the team’s recent tendency to allow high scoring—citing 28.9 points per game allowed last season, ranked 30th. The piece notes the Bengals have forced eight sacks, four forced fumbles, and scored a defensive touchdown through two games, ranking first in sacks and in the top 10 in points allowed. It also outlines a schedule that includes games versus the Steelers, Jaguars and Dolphins before a Week 6 bye.