The Bengals' championship window is always open with Joe Burrow under center. The ultra-confident gunslinger can put the team on his back with his spectacular pocket-passing skills.
As a quick-rhythm thrower who excels at "connecting the dots" on short and intermediate passes, the Bengals' QB1 lights up the sky with rainbow tosses that produce fireworks on the scoreboard. Ja'Marr Chase is an unstoppable force on the perimeter as a "catch-and-run" specialist with strong hands and a rugged running style.
The Pro Bowler also displays exceptional ball skills on balls along the boundary, so the Raiders must be aware of his whereabouts at all times to neutralize the Bengals' playmaker. Trey Hendrickson has developed into one of the league's most disruptive defensive players during his time in Cincinnati. The Pro Bowler has amassed With few offensive tackles capable of matching his energy and stamina, it is hard to keep Hendrickson getting into the paint on pass rush attempts.
Zac Taylor is feeling the heat for the Bengals' slow start. Though his job is not in jeopardy, the Bengals must go on a remarkable run to reach the playoffs this season. After getting shellacked by the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 8, he must find a way to quickly fix his team's flaws to help them climb back into a competitive playoff race in the AFC.
The Bengals will challenge Minshew with clever pre-snap disguises to bait the veteran quarterback into a costly mistake. As excellent "hit, run, and cover" linebackers with exceptional instincts and awareness, the Bengals' linebacking duo can wreck a gameplan with their ability to defend the field from sideline to sideline.
