Joe Burrow got asked about offensive balance after the Bengals’ 22-17 loss to the Jaguars on Sunday, a game where he dropped back to pass a staggering 58 times on unpenalized plays. His response? He wasn’t looking for more balance at all. Nope. He just said, “Let’s throw it more.”
He Threw It How Many Times?!
That 58-pass day came when the Bengals only had 13 designed runs for a measly 18 yards, with Burrow’s own one-yard touchdown run in the second half being one of those few attempts. Talk about an imbalance. You’d think after a day like that, everyone would be screaming for more ground game, but Burrow’s got a completely different take on what they need to do.
“Because I Know We’re Great At It”
Burrow didn’t hold back explaining his reasoning, via a transcript from the team. “Because I know we’re great at it,” he said. “Because I know that’s what I do best, and we’re really pass-protecting really well right now.” He admitted they’d “like to get more out of the run game,” but quickly followed up with that classic QB confidence, “I know we’ll make it work.” Even with Ja’Marr Chase missing most of the game due to a concussion, Burrow still put up big numbers, going 39-of-54 for 428 yards.
Sharper in Week 5
But here’s the kicker: despite those yards, Burrow also threw two interceptions in the loss. One of those was a brutal red zone pick that totally killed a scoring chance the Bengals desperately needed to convert. That’s a huge problem. With the Bengals now facing a second straight loss, they absolutely have to be sharper in Week 5, no matter what offensive approach they roll out. The stakes are clear: avoid another L.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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