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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut
And the Bengals OL is still trash.
That said - Burrow is really good against the blitz and we don't get a ton of pressure from our front 4.
So, just as we said TWICE last year, it's a game where the DL absolutely has to make a difference. Karlaftis, Jones, Saunders and Clark need to get themselves in the box score somehow.
They've gotta make things uncomfortable for Burrow without sending extra guys because he handles the blitz just like you're taught. And when he does it, those WRs can get the ball in space and make a big play out of it.
C'mon DL - do your thing.
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I think the key for me is to make sure that the Bengals (as a bad rushing team) remain a bad rushing team this week.
Don’t let 1st and 10 turn into 2nd and 2 on the ground. Stuff that run and force them to beat you through the air. Keep them one dimensional, so the pass rush can pin their ears back and go. Burrow can beat the blitz on occasion, but put him in position to need to keep beating it because he’s in 2nd and 3rd and long situations repeatedly.
I trust Bolton and Gay in this one. Big week for them.