Bengals 2019 awards: MVP, Rookie of the Year and more

Time to roll out some awards for the 2019 Bengals.

Most Underrated Player: CB/KR Darius Phillips

Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Darius Phillips (24) runs back a kick during warmups before kickoff of the NFL Week 3 game between the Buffalo Bills and the Cincinnati Bengals at New Era Stadium in Buffalo, N.Y., on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019.

Cincinnati Bengals At Buffalo Bills

Phillips overcame injury in 2018 and showed off his versatility in 2019 on both defense and special teams. He was a solid kickoff returner, averaging about 21 yards per return and finished the season on a very high note on defense, picking off three passes in the final two weeks of the season. Phillips played nearly every snap in Week 17 against the Browns and started to show he can be a good defensive back in the NFL after an excellent collegiate career at Western Michigan. Perhaps 2020 will be his breakout season.

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