Trey Hendrickson shines with 3.5 sacks in Bengals' 19-17 win over Steelers, boosting Defensive Player of the Year bid

Trey Hendrickson delivered a standout performance against the Pittsburgh Steelers, enhancing his candidacy for the Defensive Player of the Year award with 3.5 sacks, 3 tackles for loss, and 3 solo tackles, leading his team to a 19-17 victory. Since joining in 2021, Hendrickson has proven to be an exceptional free agent acquisition, now accounting for 50% of his team's total sacks this season and potentially finishing as the NFL leader with 17.5 sacks. The Bengals' defense has been rejuvenated by young players and Hendrickson's leadership, which Joe Burrow highlighted after the game, solidifying Hendrickson's status as a key piece for the future.