The Cincinnati Bengals will be forced to use backup quarterback Joe Burrow in this contest, which typically means fewer pass attempts and more rushing.THE BLITZ projects the Cincinnati Bengals as the 8th-most pass-heavy team on the slate this week with a 61.2% pass rate, accounting for their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.THE BLITZ projects Irv Smith Jr. to notch 4.3 targets in this contest, on average, placing him in the 82nd percentile among TEs.Irv Smith has been an integral part of his team's passing offense, garnering a Target Share of 12.7% since the start of last season, which places him in the 83rd percentile among TEs.Irv Smith Jr. has been among the top pass-catching TEs since the start of last season, averaging an impressive 3.1 receptions per game while checking in at the 80th percentile.
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