Bengals Offensive Snap Breakdown Against The Rams

by Josh Kirkendall on Dec 20, 2011 3:30 PM EST

ST. LOUIS, MO - DECEMBER 18: Andrew Hawkins #16 of the Cincinnati Bengals eludes a tackle against the St. Louis Rams at the Edward Jones Dome on December 18, 2011 in St. Louis, Missouri. The Bengals beat the Rams 20-13. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

Two running backs sat out last weekend and as a result neither Bernard Scott or Cedric Peerman offered a role that Cedric Benson couldn't. It makes sense that save for a few two-back formations, the Bengals were largely a single-back offense against the St. Louis Rams. Ryan Whalen posted 25 offensive snaps during his first game of the year and Jermaine Gresham played all but one offensive snap against the Rams last weekend.

Wonder how the offensive snaps broke down on Sunday? We have your answer:

Quarterbacks	Total	Pass	Run Block*	Runs
Andy Dalton	72	33	37	2
* Not really

Running Backs	Total	Run	Routes	Run Block	Pass Block
Cedric Benson	46	23	15	4	4
Bernard Scott	11	7	2	2	0
Cedric Peerman	11	2	4	1	4
Chris Pressley	DNP
Brian Leonard	DNP

Tight End	Total	Routes	Run Block	Pass Block
Jermaine Gresham	71	21	38	12
Donald Lee	28	6	17	5
Colin Cochart	25	7	17	1
Dennis Roland	8	0	6	2

Wide Receivers	Total	Routes	Run Block	Runs
Jerome Simpson	56	28	28	0
A.J. Green	53	30	23	0
Ryan Whalen	25	8	16	1
Andrew Hawkins	23	15	7	1
Andre Caldwell	DNP

Offensive Line	Total	Run Block	Pass Block
Kyle Cook	72	39	33
Nate Livings	72	39	33
Andrew Whitworth	72	39	33
Anthony Collins	72	39	33
Mike McGlynn	72	39	33
Andre Smith	DNP

(snap count account to Pro Football Focus)

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Disappointed Boling didn't get a snap

He should have had the same shot as McGlynn IMO.

by Oregonbengalsfan on Dec 20, 2011 3:41 PM EST reply actions

I was also wondering if they put Boling in

when the running game picked up. But that answers that question.

by Oregonbengalsfan on Dec 21, 2011 12:38 AM EST up reply actions

couple things

1. I agree…our run D, combined with McGlynn’s 35 penalties, cant really explain why we didnt give Boling a shot
2. McGlynn…..buddy…..buddy…..see above
3. Gresham……killin me with the false starts…..come on
4. WR corps…..we cant expect AJ to do everything guys…he is good…but not that good…….yet
5. Benson….you have 2 games to completely knock my socks off or I am saying farewell….and the team will too next year…..I promise
6. TE’s……. nonexistent in this game…..I forgot Lee even played……killing me

by ticalcaldwell on Dec 20, 2011 3:49 PM EST reply actions

i think to your point about the WR

is a little off, i think the WR did a decent job and converted a few important 3rd downs. But it was the penalties that really killed a few drives!

AMAS

by AMAS85 on Dec 20, 2011 4:28 PM EST up reply actions

The only worry at WR is that Dalton seems to look only primarily AJ's way and doesn't seem to spread the ball out that much.

by DTFCPDX on Dec 20, 2011 4:52 PM EST up reply actions

well on the flip side, if Andy doesn't do that when AJ's in, Andy would be an idiot lol

I never thought I would be able to expierence a player as dynamic as AJ. I think the only realy comparison to him would be Randy Moss. AJ ’go up and get" green is very very very very very very special. Oh yea did i forget to say AJ is special! lol

AMAS

by AMAS85 on Dec 20, 2011 5:33 PM EST up reply actions

AJ " Go up and Get it" green***

AMAS

by AMAS85 on Dec 20, 2011 5:34 PM EST up reply actions

Hes not as fast as Moss was.

by Hoke Hogan on Dec 20, 2011 6:16 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

We have TE's on our team?

Starting to really dislike the offensive play calling. He is not mixing things up. Seems like he is going backwards

by Diesel2405 on Dec 20, 2011 4:25 PM EST reply actions

again, i think this has a lot to do with the penalties

AMAS

by AMAS85 on Dec 20, 2011 4:28 PM EST up reply actions

Was marvin lewis talking about mcglynn

On the short yardage problems, if he was that’s pretty lame he needs to have the team prepared and that’s his fault. I really feel like this is a good team on paper somebody just need to take control of it. I do give marvin credit because he drafted all this talent he just can’t do anything with it.

by Hoke Hogan on Dec 20, 2011 4:27 PM EST via mobile reply actions