Did the Bengals look improved after firing their defensive coordinator? Versus a QB they never saw, one that rushed the ball 27 times for over 100 yards. A tough test for the Bengals and they almost got the win. I'd say they stepped it up a bit with a pick and a couple sacks. I moved them up to 12th in this weeks DST rankings but maybe I'm grasping at straws. Only time will tell. I have the stout Redskins DST ranked 16th at Dallas. This is because with Dallas running so well I'm not sure they will have enough opportunities for sacks. And after losing Alex Smith we're about to see the Washington defense on the field a lot, eating heavy doses of Zeke's shoulder pads. Which also makes the Dallas DST and excellent play this week.
| Rank | Team DST | Opp |
| 1 | Baltimore | vs. OAK |
| 2 | Jacksonville | at BUF |
| 3 | Los Angeles | vs. ARI |
| 4 | Chicago | at DET |
| 5 | Dallas | vs. WAS |
| 6 | Houston | vs. TEN |
| 7 | New England | at NYJ |
| 8 | Pittsburgh | at DEN |
| 9 | Philadelphia | vs. NYG |
| 10 | Buffalo | vs. JAC |
| 11 | Tennessee | at HOU |
| 12 | Cincinnati | vs. CLE |
| 13 | Minnesota | vs. GB |
| 14 | Indianapolis | vs. MIA |
| 15 | Carolina | vs. SEA |
| 16 | Washington | at DAL |
| 17 | Cleveland | at CIN |
| 18 | Tampa Bay | vs. SF |
| 19 | Denver | vs. PIT |
| 20 | Detroit | vs. CHI |
| 21 | Green Bay | at MIN |
| 22 | Seattle | at CAR |
| 23 | San Francisco | at TB |
| 24 | New York | at PHI |
| 25 | Arizona | at LAC |
| 26 | New Orleans | vs. ATL |
| 27 | New York | vs. NE |
| 28 | Oakland | at BAL |
| 29 | Miami | at IND |
| 30 | Atlanta | at NO |
