The element of surprise is gone.
In 2021 the Bengals built their success on big offensive plays, taking the league by surprise. But with the start of the new campaign, the magic wore off and the Ohio Tigers suffered two setbacks. It is already time to react to save the season.
And we’re going to have to get creative, because Joe Burrow’s protection hasn’t improved despite offseason recruits, and even the offensive squad’s best weapon, Ja’Marr Chase, isn’t finding as much success as last year.
The sophomore was limited to 54 yards on 5 receptions by the Cowboys who weren’t supposed to represent such strong adversity.
“I think the opponents have figured out how to adjust to our game,” Ja’Marr Chase told the team’s website. “I think we have to learn to make more adjustments mid-game. Everyone knows what we’re going to do now. So everyone knows what to expect when we play. ”
“(We are) going to have to win games differently this year”, added Joe Burrow according to ProFootballTalk.com “and we must find this solution quickly to open our counter of victories. ”
