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The Kansas City Chiefs are on the cusp of a dynasty — one that started before 2018 when Patrick Mahomes arrived on the scene.

The Cincinnati Bengals will be without one of their star wide receivers and defensive ends on Sunday against the Houston Texans.

TEXANS PLAYER TO WATCH: QB C.J. Stroud set the NFL record for most yards passing by a rookie Sunday by throwing for 470 yards and five touchdowns. The second overall pick in the NFL draft ranks seventh in the NFL and first among rookies with 2,270 yards passing. He has thrown 14 touchdown passes with just one interception.

All engines are revving on both sides of the ball as Cincinnati flattens the Bills and looks to handle Houston for a fifth straight win.

An updated look at an underrated group.

The Bengals took care of business at home in a critical conference win. We take a look at the best and worst facets of the victory.

The Cincinnati Bengals showed a national TV audience on Sunday night they are still serious AFC playoff contenders. The Bengals were all but counted out after starting the season with two losses and falling to 1-3 on Oct. 1. The latest was a 24-18 victory over the Buffalo Bills in a rematch of a divisional playoff game from last season.

Two years ago, Ken Riley II stood on the Paycor Stadium turf to receive his father into the inaugural Bengals Ring of Honor. On Sunday night, the son brought the family back to accept his Pro Football Hall of Fame ring.

Joe Burrow and the Bengals had no problem getting past the Bills on Sunday night. (Ian Johnson/ICON Sportswire via Getty Images) (ICON Sportswire via