BengalsWednesday, November 4
The Bengals won in overtime, but coaches say the defense has tackling fixes to make
The 5AM Covington team
If you winced at the Bengals' defense in Sunday's overtime win over the Titans, the coaches did too. Tony Pollard's first-quarter touchdown run drew the word "inexcusable" from Zac Taylor for the missed tackles on it. Defensive coordinator Al Golden said, "That starts with me."
The Titans found big plays on the Bengals' defense
- 9
- runs of 20+ yards the Bengals have allowed this year
- 306
- passing yards for Titans QB Cam Ward, a career high
- 117
- rushing yards for Tony Pollard, with two touchdowns
- 40
- yards on Pollard's first-quarter touchdown run
Sources: Journal-News.com, FOX19
Golden said playing Josh Newton over Dax Hill at times was designed rotation, mostly on third downs in the slot. Then D.J. Turner left in the fourth quarter with a heel injury.
Newton gave up more yards than Hill on Sunday
| Dax Hill | Measure | Josh Newton |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Targets | 7 |
| 4 | Receptions allowed | 6 |
| 65 | Yards allowed | 86 |
| 28 | Yards after catch | 33 |
Source: Journal-News.com
- Record: 5-2 after Sunday's overtime win
- D.J. Turner: heel injury, "day-to-day"
- On injured reserve: nickel corners Ja'Sir Taylor and Jalen Davis
Sources: Journal-News.com, FOX19