Top 1st Half Photos: Defense
A look back at some of the best photos from the defense in the first half of the year.
Cincinnati Bengals defensive back Dre Kirkpatrick (27) reacts as he runs onto the field prior to an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2018 at Paul Brown Stadium. (NFL Photos via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals strong safety Shawn Williams (36) returns an interception against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Safety Clayton Fejedelem scoops up a fumble by tight end Jack Doyle and returns it for a touchdown in the final minute of the game against the Indianapolis Colts.
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Carlos Dunlap (96) reacts during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018 in Cincinnati. (NFL Photos via AP)
Jessie Bates runs to make a play in an exhibition game against the Chicago Bears.
Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Preston Brown (52) during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018 in Cincinnati. (NFL Photos via AP)
Safety Jesse Bates makes a tackle in week four against the Atlanta Falcons.
Linebacker Preston Brown makes an interception on the Indianapolis Colts' opening drive.
Sam Hubbard celebrates a touchdown in week five against the Miami Dolphins.
Defensive end Sam Hubbard high fives fans after the Bengals defeated the Miami Dolphins in week 5.
Defensive linemen Michael Johnson and Carlos Dunlap celebrate a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins. Johnson scored on a pick six in the fourth quarter.
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Carlos Dunlap (96) strips the back from Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) during the second half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Safety Jessie Bates runs back to the sideline after returning an interception for a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The Cincinnati Bengals defense celebrate a touchdown on an interception by free safety Jessie Bates (30) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Cincinnati, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict (55) runs on the field prior to an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018 in Cincinnati. (NFL Photos via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Nick Vigil (59) is seen in action during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018 in Cincinnati. (NFL Photos via AP)
Baltimore Ravens running back Alex Collins (34) is tackled on the run by Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Hardy Nickerson (56) in the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt, center, carries the ball between Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Preston Brown (52) and defensive end Jordan Willis (75), during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
FILE - In this Oct. 7, 2018, file photo, Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Geno Atkins sacks Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) during the second half of an NFL football game, in Cincinnati. Atkins sacked Ryan Tannehill twice and hit him three other times as he was getting rid of the ball. The Bengals defensive tackle simply pushed through the Miami Dolphins' line, his latest disruptive performance in an impressive start to the season. (AP Photo/Frank Victores, File)
Cincinnati Bengals cornerback William Jackson (22) celebrates during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018 in Cincinnati. (NFL Photos via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick, right, breaks up a pass to Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster, left, in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Chris Moore (10) is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Jordan Evans (50) in the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
Baltimore Ravens running back Javorius Allen (37) runs the ball against Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Ryan Glasgow (98) in the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (30) runs the ball against Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict (55) and linebacker Preston Brown (52) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
In this Sept. 13, 2018 photo, Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Geno Atkins (97) pursues Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) before completing the sack during the first half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati. Atkins has looked super, getting three sacks and plenty of pressures. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews (89) is pursued by Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Nick Vigil, right, in the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Indianapolis Colts tight end Jack Doyle (84) flips as he's hit by Cincinnati Bengals safety Clayton Fejedelem (42) and linebacker Hardy Nickerson (56) during the second half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) is sacked by Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Carlos Dunlap (96) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
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Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Jordan Evans (50) reacts during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018 in Cincinnati. (NFL Photos via AP)
