Bengals' 2026 success may hinge on one overlooked offensive adjustment

Rushing attempts an overlooked aspect of the Bengals’ offseason plan, but could change everything.

Bengals Head Coach Zac Taylor speaks at a press conference after wrapping up the 2025 season. | Phil Didion/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesThe Cincinnati Bengals have one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL and the best wide receiver duo to boot. Meanwhile, the primary focus for fans is the porous defense that showed signs of life towards the end of the 2025 season.

So, with the offensive weaponry and a defense that needs addressing, it is understandable why no one wants to hear about the team running the ball more. Also, the number of rushing attempts is less interesting than…