The leading projections forecast the Bengals to call the 8th-fewest total plays on the slate this week with 63.4 plays, based on their underlying play style and game dynamics.The Bengals have called the 2nd-fewest plays in the league this year, averaging a mere 48.8 plays per game.Windy weather conditions (like the 12-mph being forecasted in this game) typically correlate with decreased passing effectiveness, lower air volume, and increased ground volume.Our trusted projections expect Mike Gesicki to be a less important option in his offense's pass attack near the goal line in this contest (10.5% projected Red Zone Target Share) than he has been this year (16.7% in games he has played).Mike Gesicki has compiled significantly fewer air yards this season (28.0 per game) than he did last season (38.0 per game).
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