Coming off the bye week

[*SHRacerX*]

I don't believe it is a very fair comparison, but last year the Bengals came off the bye to be destroyed by the Ravens, 49-13. This was the first game of the Ryan Finley experiment/tank job. The lone positive was Mixon's 30 rushes for 114 yards. This was the game that started Mixon's run to AFC rushing champ.

So, taking one positive is that the coaches dedicated themselves to a new blocking scheme and the rushing attack was pretty solid moving forward.

I believe one of the best ways to protect Burrow is the stay as balanced as possible and they don't abandon the run early and send their defense flying upfield every snap to pressure Burrow.

I haven't heard if Mixon will be back, but I am hopeful he returns with a bit of an attitude.