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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.Tee Higgins's 50.1 WOPR (Weighted Opportunity Rating—an advanced metric that assesses high-value offensive volume) has been notably worse this season than it was last season at 61.4.In regards to pass protection (and the influence it has on all passing game metrics), the O-line of the Cincinnati Bengals grades out as the 5th-worst in football this year.
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