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Bengals vs. Raiders: What’s the Game Plan for Cincinnati?

September 12, 2015   ·     ·   Jump to comments

The Cincinnati Bengals and Oakland Raiders square off in O.co Coliseum on Sunday in what is one of the NFL's most intriguing opening-week matchups.
At a glance, the two organizations are heading in the same direction, albeit at different stages. Marvin Lewis and the Bengals have four consecutive postseason berths to their name. First-year Oakland coach Jack Del Rio appears to have things headed in the right direction, but his team has had nine head coaches since 2003, when the Bengals hired Lewis.
On the field provides the most intrigue, of course. A new coach means new looks for the Raiders. Simple health means diversity for the Bengals. It's impossible to accurately predict how both teams will game-plan given the lack of prior contests, but let's take a stab using some of the game's most important factors.
 
Offensive Game Plan
Offensive coordinator Hue Jackson—who coached the Raiders to an 8-8 record in 2011, tied for the franchise best since 2003...

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