The Bengals are a 4-point favorite in this week’s contest, indicating a rushing game script.
THE BLITZ projects Joe Mixon to accrue 18.6 rush attempts in this contest, on average, ranking in the 94th percentile among running backs.
Joe Mixon has grinded out 56.0 yards per game on the ground since the start of last season, one of the biggest figures in the NFL among running backs (88th percentile).
Cons
THE BLITZ projects the Cincinnati Bengals to be the 8th-least run-oriented offense in football (context-neutralized) right now with a 36.2% run rate.
THE BLITZ projects this game to see the least plays run on the slate this week at 120.9 plays, accounting for the tendencies of each team and game dynamics.
THE BLITZ projects Joe Mixon to be a much smaller part of his offense’s run game this week (73.5% projected Carry Share) than he has been this year (87.9% in games he has played).
Joe Mixon’s ground efficiency has worsened this season, compiling a mere 2.74 yards-per-carry compared to a 4.09 mark last season.
Joe Mixon has taken a step back when it comes to generating extra running yardage this year, accumulating 1.90 yards-after-contact compared to a 3.09 figure last year.