Tallies 10 sacks in 2018

Atkins recorded 45 tackles, including 10 sacks, in 16 games in 2018.

Analysis: Atkins reached double-digit sacks for the third time in his career this past season, highlighted by a three-sack game Week 15. His 45 tackles were up there with many of his best years as well. Atkins will enter his age-31 season in 2019.

Erupts for three sacks

Atkins recorded six tackles (five solo), including three sacks, in Sunday's win over Oakland.

Analysis: Atikins had seven sacks this season entering Sunday's contest, but he'd recorded just one in the last eight games. The performance marks his third multi-sack game of the season and the first three-sack outing of his career. He's now up to 10 sacks on the year. He'll look to maintain his strong play in Week 16 against the Browns.

Two more sacks

Atkins had two more sacks in Sunday's win over the Dolphins, giving him six so far this season.

Analysis: Overall Atkins had three QB hits, a category in which he leads the NFL. He took advantage of the Dolphins' injury-wracked offensive line, which lost its center last week and then LT Laremy Tunsil during the third quarter.

Posts sack in win

Atkins recorded five tackles (four solo), including a sack, in Sunday's 37-36 win over the Falcons.

Analysis: Atkins' sack was his fourth of the season. He's one of the better defensive tackles in the NFL and is on pace for the most prolific season of his career in terms of sacks. He'll strive to stack success and keep up the strong play against the Dolphins in Week 5.

Logs two sacks in victory

Atkins notched five total tackles and two sacks in the Bengals' 34-23 win over the Ravens.

Analysis: Atkins looked dominant in Week 2, overpowering Baltimore's offensive line and sacking quarterback Joe Flacco twice for a total loss of six yards. The star defensive tackle will look to benefit from a long week of rest before suiting up against the Panthers next Sunday.

Logs sack in season opener

Atkins notched four tackles and a sack during Sunday's 34-23 victory over the Colts.

Analysis: Fresh off signing a lucrative four-year extension, Atkins wasn't at his best Sunday, as the Bengals had trouble generating a consistent pass rush. While the 30-year-old still managed a respectable stat line, he'll now enter a much more difficult matchup in Week 2 against a Ravens offensive line led by six-time Pro-Bowl guard Marshal Yanda.

Signs four-year extension

Atkins signed a four-year contract extension Tuesday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: The Bengals now have Atkins under contract through his age-34 season in 2022. He's been the team's best defensive player for the majority of his career, piling up 290 tackles and 61 sacks in 121 regular-season games. The stud defensive tackle is working on a streak of three consecutive seasons with nine or more sacks -- a rare feat for an interior lineman.

Atkins finished the season with nine sacks and 46 total tackles.

Analysis: Though he was quiet in Week 17 against the Ravens, this was another strong season for Atkins. He has 29 sacks over the last three seasons, which is pretty strong for a defensive tackle.

Atkins had four tackles (three solo) and a pair of sacks in Sunday's blowout loss to the Vikings.

Analysis: Atkins played 29 of 67 snaps after playing only 12 snaps in Week 14. The limited snap counts limit the 29-year-old's IDP value, but he was still able to put forth an efficient performance in Sunday's blowout.

Atkins (toe) has avoided the inactive list Sunday against the Bears.

Analysis: Atkins missed a few practices this week, but it won't stop him from suiting up and being a key factor in the run defense against Chicago's Jordan Howard.

Atkins (toe) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bears, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Despite the injury designation, head coach Marvin Lewis believes Atkins will be ready for Sunday, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports. Atkins has 40 tackles (25 solo) and seven sacks this season, and if the veteran defensive tackle can't play, expect Pat Sims and Ryan Glasgow to rotate in.

Atkins did not participate in practice Thursday due to a toe injury, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Analysis: Reports out of Cincinnati state that Atkins' injury is not a serious one, but given that he is being held out of practice Thursday, it's still a situation worth monitoring. Should Atkins be able to put at least a limited session together Friday, chances are he'll be ready to play by Sunday.

Atkins had six tackles (two solo) and a half-sack in Sunday's victory over the Browns.

Analysis: Atkins played 47 of 70 defensive snaps, and brought his season sack total to 6.5. The 29-year-old is an inconsistent IDP option in large part due to being a defensive tackle, but Atkins continues to have an impact each week, even when it doesn't show in the box score.