Unusual Time of Possession and Run/Pass Ratio

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The team which scores the most points usually has more Time of Possession but not today; the Bengals ran only 42 offensive plays all day — 18 passes and 24 rushes — while possessing the ball for only 24:38. Scoring three touchdowns and a field goal in that short time of possession while running only 42 plays is extremely efficient.

The Steelers, conversely, possessed the ball for 35:22 while The Pig threw 58 pass attempts against only 15 run plays. From these 73 plays came only ten points. That’s horrible offense.

Props to the Bengals’ defense!