The Real Problem on Offense

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(10-13-2019, 10:33 PM)Nicomo Cosca Wrote: Play calling is probably equally as big of a problem honestly. Especially in the RZ.

That’s true but let’s examine why. The Bengals are currently one dimensional on offense — pass only — because the run blocking is atrocious. That’s why Cincinnati can’t go play action in the Red Zone because the defense knows they Bengals can’t run. Therefore all an opposing defense has to do is stack everyone in front of the goal line and dare Andy Dalton to throw a back shoulder fade into double or triple coverage. With that being said, today’s rushing touchdown came on play action when everyone was covered as usual. However, Baltimore committed a rare brain fart and didn’t use their linebackers to shoot the gaps. Dalton saw daylight on the left side A-gap and made the Ravens pay.

Basically if you can’t run block at all and your pass blocking isn’t great, scoring in the Red Zone is all but impossible.