With a 3-point advantage, the Bengals are favored in this game, indicating more of a focus on rushing than their normal approach.The 7th-smallest volume of plays in the NFL have been called by the Bengals this year (a measly 55.9 per game on average).The Cincinnati O-line ranks as the 7th-worst in the NFL this year in protecting the QB, which has a negative influence on all passing attack stats across the board.Tyler Boyd's 6.7 adjusted yards per target this season conveys a substantial decline in his pass-catching ability over last season's 9.7 rate.As it relates to safeties in pass coverage, Minnesota's unit has been exceptional this year, ranking as the 2nd-best in the league.
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