Bengals offense struggles with under center play during training camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 7:07 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow showcased an increased focus on under center play during practice on August 3, 2026. However, the team's offense struggled under pressure, leading to concerns about the effectiveness of this approach. Historical data indicates a stark contrast in performance between Burrow's shotgun and under center formations. Analysts suggest that the Bengals should consider reverting predominantly to shotgun given Burrow's success in that setup.
- •Burrow has faced consistent pressure when under center.
- •Bengals' efficiency metrics drop significantly from under center.
- •Burrow prefers the shotgun formation for better field vision.
- •Bengals could shift back to shotgun to improve offensive output.
- •Training camp performance raises questions about play-calling strategy.
- 7:07 PMYahoo Sports — Bengals offense continues to struggle from under center
"Should the Bengals stick with a primarily shotgun offense in 2026?
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