09-24-2023, 12:19 PM
(09-24-2023, 11:22 AM)Sled21 Wrote: This. If the oline steps up, we should win this game on the ground with Mixon.
Through the first 2 games, the Bengals rushing attempts to passing attempts is 35 to 73 for a 32% rushing rate. Last season, it was 40% rushing to 60% passing.
Hopefully, ZT has been transforming this team to use Joe Mixon. I will hold my breath because even when JB was hurt, they leaned on him even more, which may or may not have contributed to his re-injury.
Hopefully, we'll be able develop a dominate rushing attack quickly, but I don't really see that happening. Probably should've considered that a month ago. Or if you don't want to change the playbook, at least get the best passer you can afford at QB2 just in case JB gets hurt.
Looking back at the game logs over the last 4 seasons. The team rushed for over 100 yards:
2019: 7 games
2020: 8 games
2021: 7 games
2022: 6 games
For comparison, I looked at a team with a similar high-flying passing offense. The Chiefs 100 yard games over the same year span: 7, 9, 10, 10
ZT's game-planning for running the ball doesn't seem to be his strong suit.
We should prepare for the worst.
"Our offensive line is going to surprise a lot of people" - Mike Brown (7-26-21)
