The Bengals will be rolling out backup QB Jake Browning in this game, which typically means fewer pass attempts and more rushing.The Bengals are a big 7.5-point underdog in this week's contest, likely leading to an extreme passing game script.Based on their underlying propensities and matchup dynamics, the predictive model expects the Cincinnati Bengals to run on 36.3% of their plays: the lowest rate among all teams this week.With a lousy rate of 5.0 adjusted yards per game on the ground (17th percentile) since the start of last season, Samaje Perine places as one of the worst running backs in football at the position.The Denver Broncos defense has had the 3rd-best efficiency against opposing ground games since the start of last season, giving up just 3.96 adjusted yards-per-carry (YPC).
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