Chase’s route tree against Baltimore

[MileHighGrowler]

This is interesting, but only tells part of the story. It seems to be based on receptions, not overall routes run. It doesn't take into account what any other receiver on the field is also doing. Both of those missing pieces would help show whether it's play design or Burrow's choice (or if guys just aren't getting free based on coverages).

But it does seem to show the trend everyone has noticed with the naked eye test; this team is playing super conservatively repeatedly. Not taking/making shots down the field, not utilizing the middle of the field. I get that the OL was a disaster out of the gate this year and the sack count was through the roof so the short pass would have been favored early. But that seems to have stabilized and Burrow has had time, yet they're still running the same conservative routes.

If this team is going to make a run, they're going to need to get into their rhythm of being aggressive and taking shots. It won't always work, but it seems what the team is suited for with all the weapons, and it's sure a lot more fun to watch than the way they've been playing. And honestly, that aggressive attitude seemed to be their personality last year and was the foundation of the swagger.