Locked On Bengals Hit - Quick Takes on the Cincinnati Bengals

How Going Under Center Could TRANSFORM Joe Burrow and the Bengals' Offense!

Episode Summary

The Cincinnati Bengals offense could be primed for a major breakout as they shift focus to more under-center snaps for Joe Burrow, targeting a glaring weakness that’s limited explosive plays the past three seasons. While the Bengals led the NFL in shotgun formations and ranked near the bottom in under-center and play-action rates, new strategies aim to unleash stars like Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, and Chase Brown, potentially making defenses’ jobs much tougher. Can this adjustment counteract defenses leaning on Cover 2 schemes that have stifled Cincinnati's big-play ability since the 2021 season? With data highlighting a dramatic drop in efficiency against two-high safety looks, the push to incorporate under-center formations may be the key to opening run lanes and creating downfield opportunities. If successful, the Bengals’ offense could return to contender form and challenge defenses in ways fans haven’t seen in years. Kalshi Today's episode is sponsored by Kalshi. Download Kalshi and use code HIT to get $25 when you trade $25.