Bengals last in the league in first down pass rate and why this is a necessary evil.

[CKwi88]

I wasn't paying attention to the entire game, but the only time that I audibly "wtf"ed was when Mixon ripped a 20+yarder on first, and then three runs straight and punt.

Hopefully it's as much reasonably protecting Burrow and setting up some variety in the future. Coaches around the league will catch up and it will be tough to make first downs when you're consistently facing 2nd and 8+ once opposing teams key in.