Offensive line train wreck in slow motion

[*ochocincos*]

I saw on Twitter where someone said that the Bengals OL was doing well until they were down by two TDs.

I think that you really see the weaknesses of this OL when the team is down by a double-digit points.
The reasons are:
1) The Bengals have to pass more and defenses know it, so they try to rush the passer more often and aggressively
2) The Bengals need to get down the field faster, so they call deeper routes and therefore the receivers need more time for the routes to develop
3) Along with #2, the Bengals also change the RB priorities from rushing/receiving to blocking, which limits their effectiveness late in the game

We knew the Bengals OL would be a sieve since Whitworth and Zeitler left, and it's been blatantly clear when the team has to try and play from behind. The Steelers and Ravens provided the blueprint. Get up quickly and then rush the passer, rush the passer, rush the passer. In order from the Bengals to win games with this team, they have to be able to get some points early but more importantly play elite defense to keep games close if they are behind. Otherwise, opposing defenses will just tee off on this OL and annihilate Dalton.