Cincinnati needed to play defense throughout the season as if they were playing the Chiefs every week, whom Lou Anarumo always seemed to have his defense prepared to play. Four his six defenses finished in the bottom third of the NFL in scoring defense,

The Indianapolis Colts are reportedly hiring former Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo as their new defensive coordinator, according to

The Cincinnati Bengals will be closely watching the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Ohio State Buckeyes in the national championship for one key reason. This past season, the Bengals had a special year, though not a good year. Quarterback Joe Burrow played at an MVP level while Ja'Marr Chase was the NFL 's leading receiver.