The Cincinnati Bengals will be forced to use backup QB Jake Browning in this week's game, which typically means fewer pass attempts and more rushes.The Bengals are a big 7-point underdog this week, likely creating an extreme passing game script.Based on their underlying propensities and matchup dynamics, the predictive model expects the Bengals to pass on 64.4% of their plays: the 2nd-highest frequency on the slate this week.In this game, Joe Mixon is predicted by our trusted projection set to place in the 80th percentile among RBs with 3.6 targets.Joe Mixon's talent in generating extra yardage have gotten better this season, notching 10.13 yards-after-the-catch (YAC) compared to just 7.55 rate last season.
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