The (Lack of) Defense

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For seven weeks the Cincinnati Bengals’ defense was the talk of the NFL and with good reason. Now they are a toxic oozing dumpster fire of ineptitude after allowing 34 points against the Jets and 34 points against the Browns. Before the last two games the Bengals’ defense was allowing half that many points.

Why?

My thought is simple: After seeing seven weeks of film, offensive coordinators have figured out Lou Anarumo. That’s why every receiver is open, counter plays always work, and the front four rarely sack the quarterback.

Besides, tackling has regressed to 2019 form. It’s bad.