A look at the numbers...2018 defense.

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(01-07-2019, 04:01 PM)Wyche Wrote: But.....last year's offense was much worse than this season's was out of the gate.  Also, said defense couldn't get itself off of the field either season as well.  The offense was a huge issue last season, a little bit this season, but the defense's lack of ability to get off the field themselves is also a huge culprit.

Ok, well then just look at this past season.
Bengals averaged 58.6 offensive plays per game (30th)
Bengals averaged 67.8 defensive plays per game (30th)
That's about 150 additional snaps per season.