Bengals on pace for greatest differential of sacks allowed vs. defensive sacks in franchise history

The Cincinnati Bengals are currently on pace for the greatest differential between sacks allowed and defensive sacks in franchise history since sacks became an official stat in 1982. Through their current campaign, quarterback Joe Burrow has been sacked 10 times while the Cincinnati defense has generated 21 sacks, creating a +11 differential that projects to +31 by the end of the season.

This marks a significant turnaround for the franchise, which recorded a -31 differential during Burrow's rookie season in 2020. Key roster additions across the trenches, including offensive linemen Amarius Mims, Dylan Fairchild, and Dalton Risner, alongside defensive additions Dexter Lawrence, Jonathan Allen, Boye Mafe, and Cashius Howell, have driven the unit to rank fifth in sacks allowed and first in defensive sacks.