Cincinnati Bengals | AFC North
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Head Coach: Zac Taylor (6th season)
Key Additions:
- Trent Brown (RT)
- Mike Gesicki (TE)
- Zach Moss (RB)
- Geno Stone (S)
- Vonn Bell (S)
Key Departures:
- DJ Reader (DT)
- Joe Mixon (RB)
- Jonah Williams (LT)
- Tyler Boyd (WR)
Last Season’s Results and Interesting Trends (2023):
- Overall Record: 9-8
- ATS Record: 7-8-2 ATS
- O/U Record: 10-7 O/U
- 7-1 1H O/U in road games
Last Season’s Ranks (2023):
- EPA/play (offense): 13th
- Rush EPA (offense): 15th
- Pass EPA (offense): 16th
- EPA/play allowed (defense): 27th
- Rush EPA (defense): 25th
- Pass EPA (defense): 24th
- Plays per game: 24th
- Seconds per snap (lowest to highest): 26th
2024 Season Schedule:
- Week 1: New England Patriots (Home)
- Week 2: Kansas City Chiefs (Away)
- Week 3: Washington Commanders (Home)
- Week 4: Carolina Panthers (Away)
- Week 5: Baltimore Ravens (Home)
- Week 6: New York Giants (Away)
- Week 7: Cleveland Browns (Away)
- Week 8: Philadelphia Eagles (Home)
- Week 9: Las Vegas Raiders (Home)
- Week 10: Baltimore Ravens (Away)
- Week 11: Los Angeles Chargers (Away)
- Week 12: BYE
- Week 13: Pittsburgh Steelers (Home)
- Week 14: Dallas Cowboys (Away)
- Week 15: Tennessee Titans (Away)
- Week 16: Cleveland Browns (Home)
- Week 17: Denver Broncos (Home)
- Week 18: Pittsburgh Steelers (Away)
Commentary: The Cincinnati Bengals are entering the 2024 season with significant changes that could impact their performance. Joe Burrow’s recovery from injuries and the team’s defensive struggles from last season will be key factors in their success. The Bengals’ defense was notably weak last year, ranking 27th in EPA/play allowed, 25th in rush EPA, and 24th in pass EPA.
Trent Brown’s arrival should bolster the offensive line, providing Joe Burrow with better protection, which is crucial given his injury history.
Overall, while the Bengals have a solid foundation, their success will largely depend on how well they adapt to the new roster changes, especially on defense and along the offensive line. With an easier schedule and improved injury luck, they could still be a top team in the AFC North.