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Bengals on pace for greatest differential of sacks allowed vs. defensive sacks in franchise history
The Cincinnati Bengals are experiencing a historic shift in their sack differential, currently maintaining a +11 margin. With Joe Burrow having been taken down 10 times while the defense has recorded 21 sacks, the team is tracking toward a +31 finish for the season.
This marks a significant turnaround from the Joe Burrow era, which began with a -31 differential in 2020 and saw the team struggle with negative margins annually until reaching -1 last year. Recent roster additions including Dexter Lawrence, Jonathan Allen, Boye Mafe, Cashius Howell, Amarius Mims, Dylan Fairchild, and Dalton Risner have propelled the team to top-five rankings in both protection and pass rushing for the 2026 season.
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