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    Cincinnati Bengals Player Power Rankings Week 15: Ja'Marr Chase Making Push For Top Spot

    Cincinnati has won five-straight games.

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    CINCINNATI — The Bengals got a divisional win against the Browns this week, making their record 9-4 on the season and putting them in good position to go after another AFC North title.

    Here are our Week 15 Bengals player power rankings:

    1. Joe Burrow (last week: 1)

    Dec 11, 2022; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) runs the ball while under pressure during the second quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports

    Joe Burrow was under pressure for most of the game on Sunday, but he did what he needed to secure the win for the Bengals, including a tight-window touchdown pass to Ja’Marr Chase, which was probably his best throw of the season. He still has a good shot at making a run at the MVP, and he’ll need some big performances over the next few weeks to win the award.

    2. Ja’Marr Chase (last week: 2)

    Dec 11, 2022; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) celebrates a touchdown catch in the second quarter during a Week 14 NFL game against the Cleveland Browns at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kareem Elgazzar-USA TODAY Sports

    With Tee Higgins and Tyler Boyd going down very early, Ja’Marr Chase showed why he’s one of the elite wide receivers in the NFL. Star cornerback Denzel Ward had no answers for Chase, and even when the Browns defense knew he was getting the ball, they could stop him. He finished the game with 119 yards on 10 catches and one touchdown.

    3. DJ Reader (last week: 8)

    Dec 11, 2022; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle DJ Reader (98) reacts after a play in the second half against the Cleveland Browns at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports

    The star nose tackle has been outstanding since he returned from injury. He’s one of the best interior defensive lineman in the NFL, and he’s been proving that week after week. He was a key in shutting down both Derrick Henry and Nick Chubb in recent weeks.

    4. Trey Hendrickson (last week: 3)

    Dec 11, 2022; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) throws a pass against Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson (91) and defensive end Joseph Ossai (58) in the first half at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports

    As mentioned in previous power rankings, Hendrickson hasn’t been getting as many sacks as last season, but his presence is always known. He’s constantly getting pressure and disrupting opposing pockets, which makes him one of the more valuable players on this Bengals team.

    5. Germaine Pratt (last week: 5)

    Nov 6, 2022; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Germaine Pratt (57) reacts after the victory over the Carolina Panthers at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports

    The Bengals linebacker is in a contract year, and his play is likely going to get him paid. Like Reader, Pratt has played a huge role in shutting down Henry and Chubb, as well as making the game winning play against the Chiefs in Week 13.

    6. Tee Higgins (last week: 4)

    Dec 4, 2022; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (85) celebrates a first down reception in the fourth quarter of a Week 13 NFL game at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit:Sam Greene-USA TODAY Sports

    Higgins was sidelined after one play against the Browns with a hamstring injury, but in the weeks without Chase, he proved to be one of the top WR2’s in the NFL. Hopefully for the Bengals he’ll return quickly and their offensive weapons will be back to full health for the stretch run.

    7. Sam Hubbard (last week: 6)

    Dec 4, 2022; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Sam Hubbard (94) reacts after sacking Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (not pictured) in the first half at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports

    Sam Hubbard has passed Hendrickson as the Bengals' sack leader (6.5). His performance as a pass rusher mixed with his ability to stop the run makes him a key player for this defense, especially with Hendrickson expected to miss time.

    8. Mike Hilton (last week: 7)

    Dec 4, 2022; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Mike Hilton (21) reacts after attempting to intercept the ball against the Kansas City Chiefs in the first half at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports

    The star slot corner has had a very impressive season to this point, and he’s been making big time plays the past few weeks. His signature game was against the Titans, but he consistently puts together impressive performances.

    9. Logan Wilson (last week: 9)

    Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson (55) walks for the locker room after the second quarter of the NFL Week 4 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Miami Dolphins at PayCor Stadium in downtown on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022. The Bengals 14-12 at halftime. Miami Dolphins At Cincinnati Bengals Week 4

    Wilson is now the Bengals tackle leader after racking up 14 tackles against the Browns. Cincinnati's defense has been impressive this season, and like other players mentioned on this list, Wilson plays a massive part in that.

    10. Eli Apple (last week: NA)

    Aug 12, 2022; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Eli Apple (20) walks off the field after the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports

    With Chidobe Awuzie out for the season, Eli Apple was asked to step into the CB1 role, and he has played well. It hasn’t been talked about much, but Apple has been outstanding the past few weeks. With games against Mike Evans and Stefon Diggs coming up, he’ll need to continue his hot streak.

    Honorable Mentions: Samaje Perine, Cam Taylor-Britt, Vonn Bell and Ted Karras.

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