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Bengals’ Defense Hits All-Time Low by DVOA as Slide Reaches 3-7

Coach Zac Taylor has rejected making defensive personnel changes.

Overview

  • FTN Fantasy’s Aaron Schatz says Cincinnati owns the worst defensive DVOA ever measured through 10 games at 30.4%.
  • The 34-12 loss to the Steelers dropped the Bengals to 3-7 and left their playoff prospects described as effectively over by multiple outlets.
  • They rank last in scoring and total defense, last against the run and second-to-last against the pass while surrendering over 400 yards per game.
  • Pro Football Reference tracks a league-high 126 missed tackles for Cincinnati, about 30 more than any other team and more than double the league average.
  • Joe Burrow remains not cleared to play, Trey Hendrickson has missed time with a hip issue, and Ja’Marr Chase received a one-game suspension for a spitting incident as a tough schedule looms.