Target Practice, Week 5: Fearing the Big Orange Machine

The Bengals' defense has become a problem, at least in fantasy circles. Elsewhere it's a remarkable story, but around here it's a big orange nuisance. Consider the way that Cincinnati has dealt with No. 1 wide receivers so far this season:Brandon Marshall(notes), DEN, Week 1 - seven targets, four receptions, 27 yardsGreg Jennings(notes), GB, Week 2 - five targets, zero receptions, zero yardsSantonio Holmes(notes), PIT, Week 3 - five targets, one reception, 18 yardsBraylon Edwards(notes), CLE, Week 4 - five targets, zero receptions, zero yardsDerrick Mason(notes), BAL, Week 5 - one target, zero receptions, zero yardsThanks to persistent double coverage and the efforts of corners Leon Hall(notes) and Johnathan Joseph(notes), the Bengals have allowed just five catches, 45 total receiving yards and zero touchdowns to No. 1 wideouts. Cincinnati's D has also recorded 14 sacks through five weeks, which nearly matches last season's 16-game total (17). Simply put, that d...