NFLOct 10
Bengals Aim to Build Offensive Identity on Road
Cincinnati looks to balance its attack and improve under center as it faces a winless Miami squad.
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Under Center Work Continues
The Bengals spent significant time in the offseason working with their quarterback under center to add variety to the offense. Through the early part of the season that approach has produced limited results, with the team ranking last in the league in yards per play from that alignment at 3.3. The group has instead leaned heavily on shotgun formations, leading the league at 72.3 percent usage entering the most recent game.
Run Game Struggles Force Adjustments
A recent outing featured just 15 carries for 23 yards on the ground, prompting greater reliance on the pass with 58 dropbacks. Shotgun snaps reached 85.5 percent in that contest. Coaches and players stressed the need to remain committed to under center work and to develop a more effective rushing attack that can support play-action opportunities rather than abandoning those concepts.
Miami Matchup Offers Chance to Improve
The upcoming road game provides an opportunity to find balance. Miami ranks 29th in points allowed per drive. Finding an identity over the final portion of the season will require better execution in multiple areas, with coaches evaluating performance at each step to guide decisions that keep the offense moving forward.
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