The leading projections forecast the Bengals to be the 2nd-least run-oriented team on the slate this week with a 35.7% run rate, based on their underlying propensities and matchup dynamics.At the present time, the 6th-slowest paced team in football (context-neutralized) according to the predictive model is the Bengals.The passing attacks of both teams (including both volume and effectiveness) stand to benefit from the still weather conditions (4-mph wind) being called for in this game, while ground volume may slide.Joe Burrow has averaged just 1.8 carries per game this year, one of the lowest rates in the league among quarterbacks (22nd percentile).The Bengals O-line profiles as the 10th-worst in football last year at run-game blocking.
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