After Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow made the game-winning throw to tight end C.J. Uzomah in Thursday night’s win against the Jacksonville Jaguars, he felt a sense of validation.
The Jaguars sent an all-out “zero” blitz at Burrow. After he completed a 25-yard screen to Uzomah, Burrow was shouting “you can’t zero me” as he walked toward the sideline. Even though Bengals left tackle Jonah Williams didn’t complete the pass or catch the pass, Williams said he felt the same sense of pride after the play.
When the Jaguars blitzed Burrow, they bet on the fact that the defensive line could sack Burrow before a Bengals receiver could get open.