The only thing wider than Sunday’s final score in Cincinnati was Mike Hilton’s smile after he helped the Bengals defeat his former team, 41-10.
The veteran cornerback did not hide his excitement upon helping deliver the decisive blow that helped the Bengals sweep the Steelers for the first time since 2009.
“Best feeling in the world,” said Hilton, whose pick-six off Roethlisberger was his first interception as a Bengal.
Ahead 24-3, Hilton and the Bengals’ defense made sure that the Steelers would not cut into their deficit before intermission.
“They were empty, so I kind of knew that the ball was going to come out quick,” Hilton said.
Along with Hilton, the Bengals have signed several veteran defenders in recent years that also includes defensive backs Eli Apple , Chidobe Awuzie, Vonn Bell, and linemen Trey Hendrickson, Larry Ogunjobi, and D.J.
The play of the Bengals’ defense has more than complemented the team’s talented offense, led by quarterback Joe Burrow, receivers Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, Tyler Boyd, running back Joe Mixon, and linemen Trey Hopkins and Riley Reiff.
“We take pride in everybody in our defensive room,” Hilton said.