Getty The Cincinnati Bengals received an unfavorable ranking after the NFL Draft Excitement around the Cincinnati Bengals appears to be high heading into the 2026 season, particularly after the team’s blockbuster decision to trade for Dexter Lawrence. Aside from injuries, the team’s defense was a primary reason the Bengals had their worst record since 2020 last season. The Bengals defense allowed the third-most points in the NFL . As a result, this offseason has been a significant makeover for