The Bengals may pass less in this week's game (and call more carries) because they be forced to utilize backup QB Joe Flacco.A throwing game script is indicated by the Bengals being a -5.5-point underdog in this week's contest.Accounting for their underlying play style and matchup dynamics, the predictive model expects the Bengals to run on 33.3% of their opportunities: the lowest frequency among all teams this week.Given their underlying play style and game dynamics, the Bengals are forecasted by the model to run only 62.4 total plays in this contest: the 7th-lowest number on the slate this week.The Bengals have run the 3rd-fewest plays in the league this year, totaling a measly 50.3 plays per game.
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