Bengals need a ‘Fine, I’ll do it myself’ game from defensive line vs. Jaguars RBs

Writer Glenn Adams argues that the Cincinnati Bengals' defensive line must dominate at the line of scrimmage against the Jacksonville Jaguars' running backs on Sunday. Facing strong runners Bhayshul Tuten and Chris Rodriguez, Adams writes that Cincinnati's defensive front must disrupt plays early before Jacksonville ball-carriers reach Cincinnati's struggling linebackers and safeties.

Cincinnati ranks last in yards after contact allowed and eighth-worst in missed-tackle rate through three games, with linebacker Barrett Carter leading the NFL in missed tackles. However, Al Golden’s run defense leads the league in yards before contact, giving Cincinnati a key statistical advantage against Jacksonville's low-ranked offensive push.