𝓤𝓷𝓲𝓽𝓮𝓭 𝓝𝓮𝔀𝓼

The last time DK Metcalf came to Cincinnati, the Bengals asked Cam Taylor-Britt to follow him around all day. He’s the most physical cornerback on the roster, almost ideally built to handle the rugged style Metcalf can use to win matchups. Taylor-Britt owned the day. Metcalf only caught four of nine targets for 69 yards and got an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty, taking out his frustration on the Cincinnati corner in a 17-13 loss.

Since then, Taylor-Britt has fallen off dramatically. He’s on the brink of being benched a fourth time after critical mistakes in the loss at Green Bay last week. The top corner on the Bengals’ roster right now is DJ Turner, but at a slightly 5-11, 185 pounds, how much will defensive coordinator Al Golden choose to travel him with Metcalf given the differing styles? Golden also has converted safety and starting corner Dax Hill at his disposal, which might provide the best matchup of all. No matter the plan, the Bengals must contain Metcalf, or this will be a long night. In the three decisive Steelers wins, he racked up 195, 126 and 83 yards. In the loss to Seattle and narrow victory against New England, Metcalf managed just 52 yards combined.