Matchups

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I expect to see alot of cover 2 vs the Bengals early so the short game and run game will be very important. The Steelers signed Ogunjobi to replace the injured now retired Stephon Tuitt. The Bengals likely need to move the ball methodically because they Steelers will be looking to stop the big plays from Chase and Tee on the sidelines. That is something they struggled eith in 2021 because of their poor 3rd and short conversion rate.

On Defense first stop Najee Harris and the run game. The Bengals are built to stop the run but it will be game one and the first team didnt get any pre-season reps so theres a possibility tackling could be an issue. The Bengals backend needs to play disciplined because we will probably see heavy playaction off the Steelers run game. Expect to see alot of cover 3 vs the Steelers 12 personnel.