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Bengals QB Joe Burrow’s quick passing game key against Titans

When the Cincinnati Bengals beat the Las Vegas Raiders on Saturday, Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow won with his quick decision making. 

His anticipation set up the touchdown throw to tight end C.J. Uzomah in the first quarter as well as all of his throws to wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase that he released while Chase still had his back turned.

The Bengals offense worked because of Burrow’s ability to read the field. Against the Tennessee Titans this week, Burrow has earned the opportunity to show those skills even more often.

"You want to be balanced, but Joe can win us games," Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan said. "When we get a chance to do that, we’re going to probably let him do that. That’s how it works with great quarterbacks, and he’s one of those guys. We can get him an opportunity to win us a game."

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) throws a pass while warming up before the AFC wild card game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Las Vegas Raiders on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati.

This week, facing a Titans team that’s great against the run but below average in the secondary, Burrow will get another chance to be the best player on the field. And in this matchup, Burrow should get even more opportunities.

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When given the chance on early downs, Burrow is getting rid of the ball before the opposing pass rush has a chance to win. Against the Raiders, Burrow only had three passing attempts on early downs where he had a full drop back or tried to extend the play outside the pocket.


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