Joe Burrow is the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft. Last year he threw for 2,688 yards, 13 touchdowns, and five interceptions. Although his numbers were not great, he had a productive year. The NFL ranked him ninth for most sacks with 32. To protect Burrow, the offense must improve around him. The Bengals are preparing for that by addressing the offensive line.
Despite the injury, Burrow is ready to start as the Bengals quarterback in Week 1. The rookie has been working hard to perform at the highest level in the NFL. He is confident in his ability to use his knee and mental processing skills and feels at ease with the responsibility. The Bengals are betting that a revamped offensive line and new playmakers will help Burrow get back on track. Here’s a quick overview of Week 1 matches between the Bengals and Washington.
The Bengals will have a different offensive line next season. The starters will likely be different, but two players are crucial to Burrow’s protection. Each game will see left tackle Jonah Williams and right guard Josh Freeman return. The quarterback’s blocking will be largely based on the line, so Taylor will not have to worry about blocking for Burrow in preseason. While this is the first game back from his knee injury, he’ll need to make the Bengals’ offense a stronger unit if he is to succeed in Week 1.
The Bengals used very few run/pass opportunities (RPO) during this game. NFL Game Pass shows five RPO plays against the Browns. These aren’t great numbers, considering Burrow only completed three. As for Burrow’s underlying numbers, he had a solid debut. He completed more than 65 percent of his passes and had a TD against Cleveland. However, he did have four interceptions in a mediocre game.
Joe Burrow is now ready to play in Week 1 of the NFL’s season after a long rehab process. The Bengals’ new quarterback, Joe Burrow, will attempt to replicate his rookie season performance. He was injured in both the ACL and MCL last season. His team didn’t stop him. With a healthy offense, Joe Burrow’s performance could make the Bengals a playoff contender.
Burrow’s Week One play was another great one: on fourth down, the Bengals’ defense focuses its attention on stopping Joe Mixon. The Bengals are relying on a concept known as the 989 route. This plays on a team’s tendency to disguise. The quarterback must determine which play is the best option for the play before snapping the ball. While this may seem risky to some, it has worked wonders for the Bengals.