10-10-2021, 11:50 PM
CINCINNATI BENGALS
Quarterback
Joe Burrow was borderline perfect when operating from a clean pocket. He completed 22-of-27 such pass attempts for 232 yards and two touchdowns while producing two big-time throws and zero turnover-worthy plays. Not a single one of those five incompletions were deemed to be Burrow’s fault, either. The poor throws happened when he was under pressure. Burrow had a few high moments where he withstood the heat, but it didn't make up for the two turnover-worthy deep shots he had when under duress.
Running Back
Bengals lead back Joe Mixon entered the game banged up, and that was evident in his performance. He totaled just 33 yards on 10 carries and was charted with zero broken tackles on the ground on PFF’s first review of the game. Samaje Perine split reps with Mixon and rushed for 59 yards on 11 carries, 51 of which coming after contact.
Wide Receiver/Tight End
Victory lap season is upon us for the Ja’Marr Chase over Penei Sewell believers. Chase was responsible for all four of Cincinnati’s explosive pass plays of 15-plus yards, bringing his season total to 12. That’s tied for the most by a rookie in the first five games of their NFL career in the PFF era. Of those two explosive plays, two were deep balls, which now places him in special company among past rookie standouts.
One of Chase’s greatest attributes at LSU in 2019 was how well he got off press coverage thanks to his physicality and release package. That was apparent today, as he picked up four catches for 82 yards and an elite receiving grade when going up against press.
Offensive Line
The Cincinnati offensive line had a fine showing at a few of the starting spots, but there was one lackluster performer who brought down the group: rookie Jackson Carman. He started at right guard and allowed seven total pressures on 43 pass-block snaps. Six of the pressures came on his 19 true pass sets.
Cincinnati Offensive Line Pass-Blocking in Week 5
Player
Total Pressures Other Losses
LT Jonah Williams
2 ----- 0
LG Quinton Spain
1 ----- 1
C Trey Hopkins
3 ----- 1
RG Jackson Carman
7 -----2
RT Riley Reiff
2 ----- 0
Defensive Line
The Bengals’ defensive line really struggled to create consistent pressure on Rodgers early in the game. Rookie Cam Sample was the only Cincinnati defensive lineman with a 70.0-plus PFF pass-rushing grade on first review, and he only played 17 total snaps in the game.
Linebacker
This was not a banner day for the Bengals’ linebacking corps. As a unit, Cincinnati linebackers allowed eight receptions for 118 yards and six first downs in coverage. The team’s three leaders in snaps played at off-ball linebacker (Logan Wilson, Germaine Pratt and Akeem Davis-Gaither) all earned sub-30.0 PFF coverage grades on first review.
Secondary
Chidobe Awuzie was targeted seven more times than any other Bengals defensive back but largely held his own against the feared Adams-Rodgers connection. He allowed just eight receptions for 58 yards and three first downs on 12 targets while also picking up an interception on one of Adams’ targets. He should finish reviews as one of the Bengals’ highest-graded players in Week 5.
Quarterback
Joe Burrow was borderline perfect when operating from a clean pocket. He completed 22-of-27 such pass attempts for 232 yards and two touchdowns while producing two big-time throws and zero turnover-worthy plays. Not a single one of those five incompletions were deemed to be Burrow’s fault, either. The poor throws happened when he was under pressure. Burrow had a few high moments where he withstood the heat, but it didn't make up for the two turnover-worthy deep shots he had when under duress.
Running Back
Bengals lead back Joe Mixon entered the game banged up, and that was evident in his performance. He totaled just 33 yards on 10 carries and was charted with zero broken tackles on the ground on PFF’s first review of the game. Samaje Perine split reps with Mixon and rushed for 59 yards on 11 carries, 51 of which coming after contact.
Wide Receiver/Tight End
Victory lap season is upon us for the Ja’Marr Chase over Penei Sewell believers. Chase was responsible for all four of Cincinnati’s explosive pass plays of 15-plus yards, bringing his season total to 12. That’s tied for the most by a rookie in the first five games of their NFL career in the PFF era. Of those two explosive plays, two were deep balls, which now places him in special company among past rookie standouts.
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>Most deep receiving yards by a rookie in the first 5 weeks of the season in the PFF era
— Anthony Treash (@PFF_Anthony) October 10, 2021
1. Ja'Marr Chase, Bengals (2021): 261
2. AJ Green, Bengals (2011): 224
3. Justin Jefferson, Vikings (2020): 202
4. DeSean Jackson, Eagles (2008): 197
One of Chase’s greatest attributes at LSU in 2019 was how well he got off press coverage thanks to his physicality and release package. That was apparent today, as he picked up four catches for 82 yards and an elite receiving grade when going up against press.
Offensive Line
The Cincinnati offensive line had a fine showing at a few of the starting spots, but there was one lackluster performer who brought down the group: rookie Jackson Carman. He started at right guard and allowed seven total pressures on 43 pass-block snaps. Six of the pressures came on his 19 true pass sets.
Cincinnati Offensive Line Pass-Blocking in Week 5
Player
Total Pressures Other Losses
LT Jonah Williams
2 ----- 0
LG Quinton Spain
1 ----- 1
C Trey Hopkins
3 ----- 1
RG Jackson Carman
7 -----2
RT Riley Reiff
2 ----- 0
Defensive Line
The Bengals’ defensive line really struggled to create consistent pressure on Rodgers early in the game. Rookie Cam Sample was the only Cincinnati defensive lineman with a 70.0-plus PFF pass-rushing grade on first review, and he only played 17 total snaps in the game.
Linebacker
This was not a banner day for the Bengals’ linebacking corps. As a unit, Cincinnati linebackers allowed eight receptions for 118 yards and six first downs in coverage. The team’s three leaders in snaps played at off-ball linebacker (Logan Wilson, Germaine Pratt and Akeem Davis-Gaither) all earned sub-30.0 PFF coverage grades on first review.
Secondary
Chidobe Awuzie was targeted seven more times than any other Bengals defensive back but largely held his own against the feared Adams-Rodgers connection. He allowed just eight receptions for 58 yards and three first downs on 12 targets while also picking up an interception on one of Adams’ targets. He should finish reviews as one of the Bengals’ highest-graded players in Week 5.
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