{
  "id": 12975201,
  "title": "Jordan Battle reveals part of Bengals’ game plan vs. Dolphins",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/jordan-battle-reveals-part-of-bengals-game-plan-vs-dolphins",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T23:02:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/jordan-battle-reveals-part-bengals-230232440.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Cincinnati Bengals face the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, following a two-game losing streak. Their recent struggles have stemmed from injuries, turnovers, and a defense that has had difficulty stopping opposing offenses, particularly on third downs. In preparation for the game, the Bengals have been reviewing film and discussing strategies, and on Thursday, defensive back Jordan Battle provided some insights into their plans against Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis. Battle mentioned that Willis has a subtle habit of tapping the ball before each throw, which he believes could serve as a cue for the defense to break onto the ball. Willis appears to either tap the ball before throwing or remove his hand from it, which provides his receivers with a clear signal to make their move. Battle emphasized the importance of this tactic, stating, \"He has a little slight little tap before every throw, so I feel like we could use that as a key to break on the ball. He likes to tap the ball before he throws it, or he takes his hand off, and that that gives the read the break.\" While this observation could be advantageous for the Bengals, Battle also noted that Willis possesses strong running abilities, which could pose a threat when the defense is focused on stopping his passing game. Willis' capability to extend plays with his legs and make hurried decisions could make third downs particularly challenging for the Bengals. Battle urged the team to stay alert during critical moments, especially in third-and-long situations, where Willis might choose to run a quarterback draw. Additionally, Willis has a tendency to extend plays in the passing game, making it essential for the defense to stay sharp and anticipate his moves. As the Bengals prepare for Sunday's matchup, it is evident that they have put significant effort into studying Willis' tendencies and tendencies. The team's desire to exploit these vulnerabilities should prove crucial in their quest to break their losing streak.",
  "summary": "Well, that’s out in the open now.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}