PFF Grades Mike Hilton Among NFL's Best Cornerbacks in Week 8

Originally posted on FanNation All Bengals
By Russ Heltman | Last updated 11/1/23

The Bengals are getting some nice bounceback outings from Mike Hilton lately and Sunday continued the trend as Pro Football Focus graded the slot cornerback as the league's best CB in Week 8 against San Francisco.

Hilton (91.7 overall grade) notched four tackles in the game and allowed 46 yards receiving on two catches in coverage.

He has now posted back-to-back games of 80-plus grades after being 58 or worse in the first five games. Hilton is a massive swing piece for this Bengals' defense and when he's playing well, it gives the whole unit more fortitude.

The veteran will look to keep it rolling on Sunday night against Buffalo.

Mike Hilton: highest-graded DB in the NFL for Week 8 - 91.7 pic.twitter.com/dCkADX3uXv
— PFF CIN Bengals (@PFF_Bengals) October 31, 2023

Brock Purdy threw a 3rd Interception but they called it back.

Either way, Mike Hilton was all over it while reading the QB and McCaffrey. pic.twitter.com/mHdgxcTz1e
— Goodberry (@JoeGoodberry) October 31, 2023

"Mike Hilton has really become the glue for this defense."@SteveSmithSr89 has his eye on @MikeHilton_28 making a major impact in Sunday's matchup vs Josh Allen and the @BuffaloBills @kimmichex | @DCarr8 | @PFF | @Bengals pic.twitter.com/QEeZRpJarx
— NFL Total Access (@NFLTotalAccess) October 31, 2023