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Joe Burrow suggests throwing more with run game struggles

The Cincinnati Bengals started the new season 2-0 but are now back to .500 after dropping back-to-back games in weeks 3 and 4. The Bengals now face what feels like a ‘must-win’ against an 0-4 Miami Dolphins team that has…

Published: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 10:30 AM
Joe Burrow suggests throwing more with run game struggles
Key Things to Know
  • Joe Burrow suggested the Cincinnati Bengals throw more following severe struggles in their running game.
  • The Bengals managed only 23 rushing yards on 15 attempts in their recent loss to Jacksonville.
  • Chase Brown led the backfield with just 10 rushing yards on nine carries against the Jaguars.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Following back-to-back losses, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow suggested the team should "throw it more" after their running game struggled severely against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Bengals rushed for only 23 total yards on 15 carries during the defeat, forcing Burrow to attempt 54 passes against Jacksonville's defense.

Writer Patrick Carey argues that relying solely on Burrow's passing is unsustainable in the NFL and increases turnover risks. With receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins potentially sidelined for the upcoming game against the Miami Dolphins, Carey contends that head coach Zac Taylor must fix the team's under-center rushing attack.

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