CINCINNATI (AP) — A few hours after a Thursday night loss to the Texans left them 0-2 last season http://www.thebengalslockerroom.com/authentic-clint-boling-jersey , the Bengals made a decision that amounted to reversing field. They fired coordinator Ken Zampese and elevated Bill Lazor to interim leader of the offense.One year later, the offense is a whole lot different. Following Lazor’s new script — and an overhauled offensive line — the Bengals are 2-0 with their 34-23 win over AFC North rival Baltimore on Thursday night. Andy Dalton threw four touchdown passes, and the Bengals became the first team to score at least 34 points in their first two games since the 2013 Broncos, according to ESPN Stats & Info.Those Broncos went to the Super Bowl and lost to Seattle. These Bengals are getting accustomed to being in first place in their division.“I’m loving it, and I’m sure everyone else is loving it,” said Tyler Boyd, who had a 14-yard touchdown catch .The offense suffered its first notable injuries on Thursday night. Running back Joe Mixon hurt his right knee in the first quarter and was in-and-out of the game. His agent, Peter Schaffer, said Friday that Mixon will have a procedure to remove a loose particle from the knee and will be back “in less than two weeks.”Mixon finished with 84 yards rushing and one catch for 3 yards. Mixon said the knee felt “weird” and was sore, but he decided to return to the game.Otherwise, the Bengals were feeling good coming off their second straight impressive win set up by the offense’s turnaround from a year ago.Cincinnati had its streak of five straight playoff appearances broken in 2016, and got off to an 0-3 start last year that led to another losing record. Marvin Lewis received a two-year extension, but there were changes in the rest of the coaching staff.Lazor was elevated from interim coordinator and spent the offseason rewriting the playbook. In the first two games, he’s leaned more heavily on Mixon both as a runner and receiver. He’s moved Dalton out of the pocket on misdirection plays. And he’s put the emphasis on going for big plays Alex Erickson Jersey , something that was missing last year.Dalton has looked very comfortable in the new schemes. He’s completed 64 percent of his throws with six touchdowns, one interception, two sacks and a passer rating of 108.5. Lazor’s approach allows him to do what he does best: get rid of the ball quickly in a fast-paced, West Coast offense.So far, he looks more like he did in 2015, when he led the AFC with a 106.3 passer rating.“The way Bill is calling it and what we’re doing has been great,” Dalton said. “We can spread the ball around and get a lot of guys involved. I think that’s where this offense is fortunate.”An upgraded line has made it possible. The line was a huge problem last season, unable to open holes for the running game or give Dalton time. With four new starters, the line has allowed only two sacks — none against the Ravens — and provided some lanes for Mixon, who is averaging 4.7 yards per carry.Last year, the offense failed to score a touchdown while losing the first two games to Baltimore and Houston, putting their season on a bad course.“Those two games defined us as a team,” said receiver A.J. Green, who had a career-high three touchdown catches on Thursday Clayton Fejedelem Jersey , all in the first half.Some players think the 2-0 start could come to define this year’s team. The Bengals are 2-0 for only the fifth time in Lewis’ 16 seasons. The last time was 2015, when they won the division title and suffered a first-round playoff meltdown against Pittsburgh at Paul Brown Stadium.“Yep, we’re 2-0!” cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick said. “Yeah, we’re special.”PRICE, JOHNSON EXPECTED BACKRookie center Billy Price strained his right foot when it was stepped on in the first quarter. Defensive end Michael Johnson hurt his left knee and missed the last three quarters. Lewis said Friday that neither injury is severe.DANCING TO THE MUSICKirkpatrick hosted a pregame party at a nursing home in suburban Loveland. Video of 95-year-old Irma Shafer dancing with Kirkpatrick was shared on social media and became a popular tweet among Bengals fans after the win over Baltimore. B.W. Webb is familiar with Lou Anarumo’s defensive scheme, but will he be able to have an impact this year with the Bengals?" />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteCincy Junglea Cincinnati Bengals communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpFanpostsFanshotsSectionsLibraryBengalsOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections #BITESIZEFilm RoomRoster Transactions and ContractsOrange & Black InsiderSalary Cap And CBABengals News (5/23): B.W. Webb wants to contributeNew,1commentB.W. Webb is familiar with Lou Anarumo’s defensive scheme, but will he be able to have an impact this year with the Bengals?EDTShareTweetShareShareBengals News (5/23): B.W. Webb wants to contributePhoto by Al Bello/Getty ImagesHobson's Choice: Change Of PaceI, like you, have always appreciated how Marvin Lewis turned this thing around and made them, for much of his 16 seasons, contenders and fun to watch. If the Bengals’ Mount Rushmore is Paul Brown, Anthony Munoz, Ken Anderson and A.J Green http://www.thebengalslockerroom.com/authentic-john-ross-jersey , then Marv is on the next one.Bengals Sign OT Justin Evans, Vollert WaivedEvans (6-5, 310), a first-year player out of South Carolina State, was originally a college free agent signee of the Baltimore Ravens in 2018. He was waived by the Ravens on final cuts last season, and later spent time on the practice squads of the Washington Redskins and the Arizona Cardinals. He was waived by the Cardinals on May 9.Sources: Bengals' Redmond suspended 4 gamesRedmond struggled at times during his first full season as a starter. He was penalized 11 times, the second-highest number on the team behind right tackle Bobby Hart.Gerald McCoy: Cincinnati Bengals reportedly show interestThe Cincinnati Bengals are among several teams interested in defensive tackle and six-time Pro Bowler Gerald McCoy - the third overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft who was cut by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers earlier this week - according to a report via Twitter from ESPN's Dianna Russini.Cincinnati Bengals: B.W. Webb hoping to make impactThat has admittedly made it a little hard for the 29-year-old cornerback to settle in and adjust to new schemes and terminology wherever he’s been, but joining the Cincinnati Bengals has felt different.Around the leagueJuJu Smith-Schuster: No drama in Steelers locker roomThe young wideout credited Brown as a "great player" who "dominates" on the field, and didn't bite when asked about previous social media exchanges between the two players. Smith-Schuster, however, also noted that things are quieter in the locker room without Brown.Landon Collins: Thought I was always going to be Giant"It hit me pretty tough, honestly," Collins said. "I thought I was always going to be a Giant. I made it known to the media and the fans. I wanted to be a Giants since I was drafted there, wanted to be one of those Michael Strahans Womens Billy Price Jersey , those guys who finished their years out there. Things didn't turn out that way."Vikings CB Rhodes appreciates criticism from Zimmer"Me and him spoke on that," Rhodes said of Zimmer's remarks. "I mean, we had a bad year as a whole team, so everybody was messing up. We all need to come together as a team and correct our mistakes. I was one of those guys being a leader on the team, not making as many plays as I did in previous years."NFL awards 2021, 2023 drafts to Cleveland, Kansas CityCleveland and Kansas City were recently among final draft host destinations considered in recent years, but the league's selection committee chose Nashville in 2019 and Las Vegas in 2020. Denver was also among the finalists to place a pitch to host the annual three-day selection process.NFL Scouting Combine events shifted to prime timeThe announcement of the NFL Scouting Combine staying put for now also comes with changes surrounding on-field drills. Starting in 2020, the televised drill portion of the combine will shift from the morning and afternoon to the afternoon and prime-time slots on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Battista reported.