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3 Bengals weaknesses the Colts can take advantage of

By Philip Tor

CINCINNATI, OH - AUGUST 30: Branden Oliver #40 of the Indianapolis Colts runs the ball and is stopped by Trayvon Henderson #41 and Brandon Wilson #40 of the Cincinnati Bengals during a preseason game at Paul Brown Stadium on August 30, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
CINCINNATI, OH - AUGUST 30: Branden Oliver #40 of the Indianapolis Colts runs the ball and is stopped by Trayvon Henderson #41 and Brandon Wilson #40 of the Cincinnati Bengals during a preseason game at Paul Brown Stadium on August 30, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /
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Linebackers

Players to target: Nick Vigil, Preston Brown, Jordan Evans
Colts matchup: QB Andrew Luck, Running Backs, Tight Ends

Without hard hitting middle linebacker Vontaze Burfict, the Bengals are a vulnerable group over the middle. This is where the new quick-strike offense could be dangerous. Andrew Luck will have plenty of opportunities to hit his tight ends or running backs over the middle for short gains.

Expect a lot of double tight end sets, where Jack Doyle and Eric Ebron will receive an array of looks and targets from Luck. Don’t forget about Jordan Wilkins, Nyheim Hines, and (hopefully) Marlon Mack who could all get targets on dump passes out of the backfield.

What Cincy lacks in linebackers, they make up for in pass rushers. Geno Atkins and Carlos Dunlap are two of the most feared pass rushers in the league. These two could ruin the return of Andrew Luck, if he is unable to get the ball out quickly. 

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