The Bengals’ offensive line faces mounting scrutiny after struggling against a dominant Houston Texans front, surrendering five sacks and allowing Joe Burrow to be pressured on nearly 39% of his dropbacks. With back tightness already a concern for Burrow, these protection issues raise urgent questions as the Cincinnati offense prepares for another tough test against T.J. Watt and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Orlando Brown’s tough day—allowing five pressures, two sacks, and two false starts—spotlights a crucial weakness on the edge, while interior linemen Dalton Reisner and Dylan Fairchild also faltered. Despite solid run blocking and Chase Brown’s 80 yards on the ground, persistent penalties and breakdowns in pass protection threaten the Bengals’ early-season optimism. Can the line keep Burrow upright and steady the offense moving forward, or are bigger changes needed as the season heats up? Support us by supporting our sponsors! Kalshi Today's hit is sponsored by Kalshi. Download Kalshi and use code HIT to get $25 when you trade $25.