Calm weather conditions (like the 4-mph wind being forecasted in this game) generally correlate with better passing efficiency, higher TD potential, higher air volume, and reduced run volume.The Bengals defense has been a glaring pass funnel this year, compelling opposing QBs to attempt the 10th-most passes in the league (34.6 per game) this year.Rashod Bateman's 86.8% Route% this year represents a noteable improvement in his pass game volume over last year's 58.5% figure.Rashod Bateman's receiving reliability have gotten a boost this season, with his Adjusted Catch% increasing from 58.2% to 67.5%.When it comes to safeties in defending pass-catchers, Cincinnati's unit has been very bad this year, ranking as the 4th-worst in the league.
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