Bengals 'in a good place' at midpoint but seek consistency

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (28) runs past Carolina Panthers linebacker Shaq Thompson, right, for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

The Cincinnati Bengals defense celebrates an interception against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) talks with head coach Zac Taylor during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (28) celebrates with fans in the stands after scoring a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)