Bengals maintain 71% pass rate in close games following loss

The Cincinnati Bengals recorded a 71% pass rate in close games, the highest rate tracked by ESPN. This statistic gained attention after the Bengals' 22-17 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, where Joe Burrow threw 54 passes for 428 yards, while the team managed only 23 rushing yards. Coach Zac Taylor acknowledged the need for improvement in the rushing game but noted that just increasing the number of runs would not have solved the offensive struggles against Jacksonville. Burrow expressed confidence in the passing attack, suggesting a continued emphasis on throwing the ball as they move forward.

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