Sixth-round spark plug Cedric Johnson fueled a 41-pressure onslaught against Houston, proving Cincinnati’s relentless pass rush possesses the terrifying depth needed to dominate the AFC this season.

The Cincinnati Bengals are 2-0 for the second straight season. However the outlook about Zac Taylor's squad is a complete 180 degree turn from last year. An upright Joe Burrow and a strong defense have a lot to do with that.

The Cincinnati Bengals sit atop the AFC North alone after two weeks of play. Those Bengals trounced the Houston Texans to move to 2-0 in Week 2 while the rest of the AFC North struggled through the opening weeks. Maybe Joe Burrow didn’t like his play all that much during the win, but it was enough to secure sole possession of the AFC North.

Before Golden left the field to head up the tunnel, he did allow himself a moment to celebrate on the sideline with director of player personnel Duke Tobin, an exchange the CBS cameras caught. What's Al Golden saying to Duke Tobin after the win? https://t.co/4xH3g8zi2w pic.twitter.com/miAL053mkT

After a lackluster Week 1 performance, wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase had the type of game Cincinnati Bengals fans usually expect from him, including an incredible touchdown catch for the highlight reel.

CINCINNATI, Ohio — For the second year in a row, the Bengals are 2-0 following their 20-6 win in Houston against the Texans on Sunday. Under Zac Taylor, the Bengals have typically been slow starters.

The Bengals had a staggering 41 QB pressures against the Texans on Sunday, with young edges Cashius Howell and Cedric Johnson shining.

The Cincinnati Bengals added a quarterback to their active roster for Sunday's game against the Houston Texans in Week 2.

CINCINNATI, Ohio — Some plays demand a second look. Ja’Marr Chase’s touchdown catch late in the second quarter against the Texans on Sunday demanded a lot more than that. Bengals head coach Zac Taylor didn’t just rewatch the play once or twice.