Battle Plans The Keys to a Cincinnati Sweep

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The Cincinnati Bengals are one of the worst pass-rushing teams in the NFL. Their 17 sacks rank 31st out of 32 NFL teams. They rank 27th in ESPN’s “Team Pass Rush Win Rate” statistic, and rank 31st in total hurries and pressures. Their sack leader, Carl Lawson, has 5.5 on the season. Sam Hubbard and Jordan Evans are tied for second on the team with two sacks each. No other player on the team has tallied more than one sack this season. In short, the 2020 Bengals are a very poor pass rushing team.

When Lamar Jackson drops back to pass on Sunday, he is unlikely to experience much pressure at the hands of the Cincinnati…