US EditionBengals Looking for More Third Down Success on Defense as They Adjust without Joe Burrow
Bengals defense emphasizes forcing turnovers and improving third-down pass rush after star quarterback Joe Burrow's injury, with young players stepping up in early 2025 season.
- The Cincinnati Bengals won 31-27 against the Jacksonville Jaguars last Sunday in Cincinnati, improving to 2-0 for the first time since 2018.
- The Bengals faced challenges on third down, allowing six conversions on 13 attempts, with four resulting in gains over 10 yards, partly due to insufficient pressure on quarterback Trevor Lawrence.
- Despite some difficulties, the Bengals' defense has shown a strong ability to create turnovers. Last week, both Dax Hill and Jordan Battle secured interceptions off Lawrence, while Trey Hendrickson's effective pass rushing contributed to generating two additional turnovers.
- Defensive coordinator Al Golden acknowledged he must improve third-down strategies and better identify player strengths to utilize them effectively, while coach Zac Taylor noted their defense creates a feeling that turnovers can happen at any moment.
- Looking ahead to this week’s matchup with the 1-1 Minnesota Vikings, the Bengals are uncertain whether first-rounder Shemar Stewart will play due to an ankle injury, which could lead to increased contributions from Joseph Ossai, Myles Murphy, and Trey Hendrickson to help sustain the team’s defensive pressure.
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Johnson City PressBengals looking for more third down success on defense
CINCINNATI — While the Cincinnati Bengals’ offensive coaching staff moves forward with quarterback Jake Browning following Joe Burrow’s toe injury, the defensive staff is focusing on what they need to do better on that side of the ball on third…
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Bengals looking for more third down success on defense as they adjust without Joe Burrow
The Cincinnati Bengals are focusing on improving their defense, especially on third downs, as they adjust to quarterback Jake Browning after Joe Burrow's injury.
Bengals look for third down success on defence as they adjust without Burrow
CINCINNATI — While the Cincinnati Bengals’ offensive coaching staff moves forward with quarterback Jake Browning following Joe Burrow’s toe injury, the defensive staff is focusing on what they need to do better on that side of the ball on third downs. “I think I have to personally do a better job on third down,” defensive coordinator Al Golden said. “That begins and ends with me. I have to put our guys in a better position to be successful. It’s…
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