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OBI’s The Aftermath: Bengals Squeak Past Browns, Claw to 1-0

Well, that was interesting, wasn’t it?

The Cincinnati Bengals nearly lost another season-opening game, but things fell their way and they made their way out of Cleveland with a 17-16 win. While it was ugly, the Bengals bucked a dubious trend and are tied atop the AFC North at 1-0.

John Sheeran and Anthony Cosenza go live for the first 2025 regular-season version “The Aftermath” to break down the offense’s struggles and the defense’s rise to the challenge. How much positivity should there be after this type of victory? Will the team plod their way through another Week 2, or might the preseason work start to have a greater effect next Sunday?

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Source: https://www.cincyjungle.com/cincinn...ermath-bengals-squeak-past-browns-claw-to-1-0

 

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Trey Hendrickson was absurdly productive against the Browns

If there were any concerns about Trey Hendrickson needing a couple games to get back into game shape, they are all gone.

The veteran pass rusher, who only re-joined the team late August, was outstanding in the Cincinnati Bengals’ Week 1 win over the Cleveland Browns.

According to Pro Football Focus’ Andrew Russell, Hendrickson posted a 41.7% pass rush win rate on his 36 snaps.

Trey Hendrickson posted a 41.7% pass rush win rate on 36 snaps.

That is ABSURD. https://t.co/CVMOX3uil3

— Andrew Russell (@Andrew_Russell7) September 8, 2025

To put that into context, Hendrickson finished second last year with a PRWR of 24%. Danielle Hunter was first with a PRWR of 26%.

In other words, 41.7% is ridiculously productive and clearly unsustainable. But still, it’s very impressive after all that time off.

Working to his advantage was the fact that rookie Shemar Stewart had a highly productive debut, with a PRWR of 26.1%. So, for the first time in a while, Hendrickson has someone to put pressure on o-lines from the opposite side.

This was an absolute great start for Hendrickson and a defense that’s looking to be a strength of the team this year as opposed to its biggest weakness.

Source: https://www.cincyjungle.com/cincinn...endrickson-absurdly-productive-against-browns