Question for Drafting Chase Supporters

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(04-23-2021, 12:57 PM)Burma Wrote: How much of this is a complete inability of the offensive line to facilitate a solid rushing attack and letting Baltimore scheme to stop the pass?  Look at the rushing stats for the 2 games against Baltimore last season.  There was no threat for the Bengals to move the ball on the ground at all. I can't see having 1 more WR is going to do anyting to change this. Are we expecting a rookie Chase to be able to beat All Pro press man specialist Marcus Peters, or the other All Pro CB, Marlon Humphrey? That is a lot to ask of a rookie WR. 

Oct 11th matchup:
Leading Rushers: 
Mixon 24 carries, 59 yards
Burrow 3 carries, 10 yards
Mike Thomas 1 carry 1 yard

Totals: 28 carries, 70 yards, 2.5 ypc (Baltimore 161 yards, 6.7 ypc)


Jan 3rd matchup:
Bengals rushing yards at halftime: 24

Totals:  19 carries, 147 yards, 7.7 ypc (Seriously, the garbage stats here are ridiculous)

The Steelers swept the Ravens with 48 and 68 rushing yards in both games.  Meanwhile, the Browns with their OL and best RB duo in the league got swept by the Ravens.