Can the end of a drought turn into a winning streak?

So goes the question facing the Cincinnati Bengals this weekend as they collide with the in-state rival Cleveland Browns,

The Bengals might surge into a matchup with the Browns at just the right time. Here are a few reasons the Bengals should come away with a win.

 

Revived pass rush

Formerly a big strength of the franchise, Cincinnati’s pass rush fell off a cliff for most of this season. But it has come back alive in recent weeks thanks to the return of Carl Lawson and the seemingly fully healthy Carlos Dunlap. The latter, coming off a three-sack performance, figures to keep it going against a struggling Cleveland offensive line.