Cincy Jungle: Jets And Bengals Very Similar Teams

Over at Cincy Jungle, they’ve noted that the Bengals and the Jets are pretty much the same team, based on regular-season stats.

When I weigh the differences between the Jets and Bengals, I’m finding more similarities between these teams. Philosophically, both teams produce a strong defense and lethal rushing offense. Defensively the Bengals rank 4th and the Jets are first. Cincinnati’s rushing defense ranks seventh and the Jets rank eighth. Cincinnati’s passing defense ranks sixth and the Jets are first. Cincinnati’s scoring defense ranks sixth and the Jets are first. Cincinnati’s offense ranks 24th and the Jets rank 20th. Both teams have a top-ten rushing offense and defensively, hold the opposing quarterback to a rating under 74 points.

Both teams run the ball and play defense. That could mean the QB who plays the best can tip the balance. Advantage: Cincy.