THE BLITZ projects the Cincinnati Bengals to be the 4th-least run-heavy team among all teams this week with a 34.2% run rate, accounting for their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.The weather forecast calls for 3-mph wind in this game. Low wind generally means increased pass volume, increased touchdown potential, and increased passing efficiency.The Kansas City Chiefs linebackers profile as the 7th-best group of LBs in football this year when it comes to defending the run.The Cincinnati Bengals have gone no-huddle on a mere 2.3% of their plays outside the two-minute warning since the start of last season (2nd-least in the league). This deadens the pace, leading to less volume and stat accumulation.The Cincinnati Bengals have risked going for it on 4th down a mere 15.7% of the time since the start of last season (7th-least in football), which usually means less offensive volume, less TD potential, and lower offensive stats across the board.
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