The Cincinnati Bengals aren’t back on track as a contender or anything so dramatic, but picking up that first win with Sunday’s x-x final over the Carolina Panthers is a big deal. With the offense playing well enough to mask major defensive issues, the Bengals at least have a little bit of life — and some quick takeaways worth mentioning, too.

Thanks to a sluggish offense early on and numerous mistakes, the Bengals could not come out on top New England Pat