Bengals accidentally revive hometown hero's career vs. Raiders

The Cincinnati Bengals hosted the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday after a horrible loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 8. With a crowded AFC playoff picture, it is imperative the Bengals win every possible game, especially against lesser opponents like the Raiders. The Bengals didn't just beat the Raiders on Sunday, they won in definitive fashion. Joe Burrow found the endzone five times and the Bengals' defense looked like the same unit that led the team to the Super Bowl three years ago. There is still a lot of work that needs to be done, but this version of the Bengals can hang with anyone. Cincinnati put Las Vegas in such a blender that it forced Antonio Pierce to make a decision that was not expected before the game. It was going so poorly for the Raiders' offense that the team turned to none other than Desmond Ridder at quarterback. It was a cool moment to see Ridder return to NFL action in the same city where he had a lot of success in college. And while no Bengals fan will ever actively root for anoth