... been called a pretender and not a contender. After the first week, they were called the same old Bungels.

But after five games in the 2009 season, you can call them the first place team in the AFC North.

At 4-1, the Bengals are a tipped pass-fluke touchdown away from being unbeaten. However, many skeptics say they are also a few plays away from being 0-5.

After another come-from-behind win against Baltimore, the Bengals find themselves in a place where they haven't been in a while, in first place.

So how have the Bengals accomplished this fast start? It is simple; solid defense, a good ground game, and a veteran quarterback who can make plays when it counts.

The biggest change on this team is on the defense. Mike...

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