Grading every Cincinnati Bengals position group on offense at the bye

Stripe Hype writer Dylan Oakley graded every Cincinnati Bengals offensive position group as the team entered its bye week with a 3-2 record. Oakley awarded an A+ to the wide receivers and an A to quarterback Joe Burrow, who has thrown for over 1,300 yards and 11 touchdowns through five games. In contrast, running back received the lowest mark with a C- due to Chase Brown's early struggles.

Oakley assigned B+ grades to tight ends and offensive tackles, citing Mike Gesicki's four touchdowns and tackle Amarius Mims' strong pass protection despite Orlando Brown Jr.'s mixed play. The interior offensive line received a B grade, with guard Dalton Risner highlighted as a standout performer ranked seventh among qualifying NFL guards by PFF.