Bengals vs Jets

2022 - 9 - 25

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Bengals vs. Jets recap: Takeaways, everything to know from Week 3 (Bengals Wire)

The Joe Burrow offense looked better prepared than it was over the first two games and as a result put up big numbers right out of the gates. As expected, the ...

Cincinnati pounced on that chance with a Ja’Marr Chase touchdown to put the game effectively out of reach. The hope has to be that more time to work with the new long-snapper cures the problems. If he has to miss time, that changes what the Bengals can do defensively dramatically, as he’s a top-five player at his position and on the roster. For whatever reason, the re-tooled Bengals offensive line just can’t seem to get a push in the running game. Here’s a look at quick takeaways and details to know from the win. It wasn’t all perfect, but it’s pretty much a copy of last season and a good sign of things to come.

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Analysis: What we learned from Bengals win over the Jets (Cincinnati.com)

Heading into the game, Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow and head coach Zac Taylor emphasized the need to start faster. Check. The Bengals defense said they needed ...

[Reader injured his knee and was ruled out to return to the game](https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2022/09/25/dj-reader-out-of-bengals-vs-jets-game-with-injury/69517599007/). If the Bengals were to lose Reader for some time, it would be a significant lose to their defense. The Bengals found a gem in Wilson, to say the least. When asked why, Taylor said his Pro Bowl running back is dealing with a sore ankle.With Mixon on the sideline and Perine taking the bulk of the carries, the Bengals’ rushing offense was more effective. “We came out aggressive and it paid off for us,” Burrow said following the game. I peeked back at the quarterback and he ended up throwing it and I just happened to make the play. Cincinnati’s opening drive was an 11 play, 5:25 minute and 75-yard scoring drive that ended in a 12-yard pass from Burrow to running back Samaje Perine. “I was the middle runner and I saw I got a seem route from No. “That’s when the interceptions will start coming. Taylor said following the game, he didn’t care what the game looked like as long as his team won.“We just need to rip that Band-Aid off and get that first win.” Cincinnati’s defense forced three fumbles and picked Joe Flacco off twice in the win. Wilson said that was one of his better interceptions and it’s hard to argue against him.

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