Matt’s Take: Where would the Bengals be Without Dexter Larence?

Where would Cincinnati be without Dexter Lawrence right now? I’d hate to know, but I’d guess it would be close to a record of what they started out as the last three seasons. Without him, they likely lose this Titans game and multiple other games. He ended the Titans game with 7 total tackles, a fumble recovery, an assisted safety, a game-saving sack, and multiple clutch plays. He is worth that pick and every single penny to give this team a chance in 2026-2027. Don’t let this discredit the additions of Boye Mafe and Jonathan Allen, however. They have been important to the success up front as well. Bengals Beat the Titans – Moving On A win is a win in the NFL and at the end of the season, it doesn’t matter how Cincinnati played in this game — it is a “W” in the column. Don’t get me wrong, it was an embarrassing performance in some respects, but an embarrassing win is better than a fantastic loss. Moving on!

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