04-15-2016, 06:08 PM
Since 2011 the Bengals have called a pass on 46.1% of the plays run when they were up by 7 points or more. That ranks 16th in the league and is almost identical to the league average of 46.6%.
However, when you look at the teams ranked by scoring defense it is clear that the teams with the best defenses are generally more conservative. Only 2 teams with top ten scoring defenses ranked in the top 10 in pass% when leading by 7 or more (Pitt, NE). The top 2 scoring defenses (Sea, SF) over that period rank 28th and 31st in percentage of passes when leading by 7 or more. The Bengals have the #3 scoring defense and their pass percentage when up by 7 or more is actually higher than 4 other top ten defenses (Sea, SF, Hou, Car) and tied with a 5th (Bal).
So over the last 5 years it is clear that Marvin has not been more conservative than most other teams with good defenses.
However, when you look at the teams ranked by scoring defense it is clear that the teams with the best defenses are generally more conservative. Only 2 teams with top ten scoring defenses ranked in the top 10 in pass% when leading by 7 or more (Pitt, NE). The top 2 scoring defenses (Sea, SF) over that period rank 28th and 31st in percentage of passes when leading by 7 or more. The Bengals have the #3 scoring defense and their pass percentage when up by 7 or more is actually higher than 4 other top ten defenses (Sea, SF, Hou, Car) and tied with a 5th (Bal).
So over the last 5 years it is clear that Marvin has not been more conservative than most other teams with good defenses.
