Bengals rank near bottom in play-action usage through Week 5
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 11:00 PM
Last updated Oct 14, 2026
As of October 14, 2026, the Cincinnati Bengals are using play action on just 12.2% of their offensive snaps this season, ranking 31st in the NFL. This marks a continuation of a trend from last season when the Bengals utilized play action at a rate of 17.1%, significantly below the NFL average. Despite this, the team's offense remains productive, with an average of 25.6 points per game and a 3-2 record heading into their Week 6 bye. The Bengals are set to analyze their play-calling approach before facing the Baltimore Ravens in Week 7.
- •Bengals rank 31st in NFL for play-action usage this season.
- •Cincinnati's offense averages 25.6 points per game.
- •Joe Burrow threw four touchdown passes in Week 5.
- •Bengals are 3-2 heading into their bye week.
- •Next game is against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 7.
- 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — Bengals rank near NFL's bottom in play-action usage through Week 5
"The Bengals are using play action on just 12.2% of their offensive snaps this season, the second-lowest rate in the NFL.
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