Biggest lessons learned from Bengals’ loss to Browns

Here are some top takeaways from Cincinnati’s loss to Cleveland.

Nick Vigil is making a big comeback

Cincinnati Bengals outside linebacker Nick Vigil, right, recovers a fumble against Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)

Nick Vigil leads the Bengals in tackles but it wasn’t exactly a sign of much — before Sunday. Vigil was all over the field against the Browns, even recording an interception on a play he really had no business creating a turnover. He’s gone from a weakness to a strength in a matter of weeks, largely since the team moved on from Preston Brown. Now it becomes a question of whether the Bengals believe this is something Vigil can build upon and is worth reinvesting in next year as opposed to potentially blowing up the entire unit.