Cincinnati Bengals show promise while Kansas City Chiefs face questions
CBS NFL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 1:38 PM
Last updated Sep 24, 2026
As of September 24, 2026, the Cincinnati Bengals and Kansas City Chiefs each hold 2-0 records in the NFL. The Bengals have impressed with a strengthened defense and a favorable schedule ahead, mentioning possible matchups against multiple teams currently at 0-2. Meanwhile, the Chiefs, despite strong performances, face scrutiny over defensive vulnerabilities and questions of sustainability. Analysts are intrigued to see how both teams progress as the season unfolds.
- •Cincinnati Bengals maintain a revamped defense led by Dexter Lawrence.
- •Bengals face five upcoming teams currently at 0-2.
- •Kansas City Chiefs edged out the Colts in overtime during their last match.
- •Chiefs' defense has allowed 30 points to the Colts.
- •Seattle Seahawks and Buffalo Bills are also among the 2-0 teams.
- 1:38 PMCBS NFL — Ranking NFL's 2-0 teams: Bengals are for real this year, but are Chiefs an imposter?
"Not every 2-0 team should be considered equal
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