Bengals defense takes another step with strong performance versus Arizona
December 29, 2025
Facing the seventh-ranked passing game in the NFL, the Cincinnati Bengals’ maligned defense turned in its best performance of the season in a 37-14 victory over the Arizona Cardinals. The Bengals emptied their bench in the fourth quarter with a 30-point lead, and Arizona was able to move the ball in the fourth quarter against Cincinnati’s backups. But through three quarters, Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett was held to 86 passing yards. The Cardinals also finished the game averaging just 3.2 yards per carry.