Bengals nominations for player of the game against the Ravens

Dre Kirkpatrick: He wasn't great, but he had great moments. The pick-six in the fourth quarter gave the Bengals a two-possession lead and eventual 34-17 win. Kirkpatrick had another interception earlier in the fourth quarter but was ridiculed for it. It was fourth and ten from midfield with 7:57 remaining in the fourth. Had he knocked it down, the Bengals offense would have taken over at midfield. Instead they began at their own 16-yard line. Kirkpatrick saw 11 targets and allowed five completions.

Marvin Jones: Caught five passes for 61 yards receiving. But those receptions either led to a first down or a touchdown -- and that touchdown was a ridiculous diving reception that gave Cincinnati a 17-6 lead at the two minute warning in the first half.

Chris Crocker: Along with generating a quarterback sack on third down that forced Baltimore to punt, Crocker also converted a Michael Johnson batted ball for an interception that led to a Mike Nugent 38-yard field goal and a 27-17 lead early in the fourth.

Michael Johnson: As previously stated, Johnson deflected a Joe Flacco pass that led to a Chris Crocker interception. Johnson also recorded a shared sack and two hits on the quarterback.

Carlos Dunlap: Led the team with six pressures and two hits on the quarterback.

Andy Dalton: Despite throwing four interceptions, Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton broke two single-season records -- yards passing and touchdowns. He threw two touchdowns and added a third on the ground.

Vontaze Burfict: Led the team with 14 tackles but struggling in the passing game, allowing 10 receptions for 73 yards (though most of us during garbage time).

Adam Jones: Targeted seven times and only allowed one reception -- faulted for the Marlon Brown touchdown reception. Jones also deflected two passes and added a special teams stop.

PREVIOUS WINNERS

Week 16 (Vikings): Andy Dalton (366 yards, 4 TDs, 136.5 passer rating)
Week 15 (Steelers): Brandon Tate (131 yards in kickoff returns, including a 52-yarder)
Week 14 (Colts): Andy Dalton (275 yards, 3 passing TDs, rushing TD)
Week 13 (Chargers): Vontaze Burfict (13 tackles, hit on the quarterback)
Week 11 (Browns): Vontaze Burfict (15 tackles, forced fumble, recovery for a touchdown)
Week 10 (Ravens): Vincent Rey (13 tackles, 3 sacks, interception, 3 TFL, 3 passed defensed)
Week 9 (Dolphins): Giovani Bernard (104 total yards, 2 TDs)
Week 8 (Jets): WR Marvin Jones (122 yards, 4 TDs)
Week 7 (Lions): QB Andy Dalton (372 yards, 3 TDs)
Week 6 (Bills): QB Andy Dalton (337 yards, 3 TDs)
Week 5 (Patriots): DE Wallace Gilberry (1.5 QB sacks, 2 QB hits, FF)
Week 4 (Browns): S George Iloka (6 tackles, near-pick)
Week 3 (Packers): DE Michael Johnson (7 tackles, 1.5 QB sacks, FF, TFL, 4 QB hits)
Week 2 (Steelers): RB Giovani Bernard (65 total yards, 2 TDs)
Week 1 (Bears): LB Vontaze Burfict (8 tackles, INT, pass defensed)