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Bengals Find Dolphins QB Tell
Bengals safety Jordan Battle reveals Miami Dolphins QB Malik Willis has a subtle tap before throws, a potential key to intercepting him.
In brief
Bengals safety Jordan Battle reveals Miami Dolphins QB Malik Willis has a subtle tap before throws, a potential key to intercepting him. Bengals safety Jordan Battle identified a subtle tap in Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis' passing mechanics as a potential interception opportunity. Originally reported by CBS…
Bengals Target Dolphins QB Tell
Bengals safety Jordan Battle says Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis taps the ball before every throw, a potential key to breaking on the ball.
“He has a slight little tap before every throw, so I feel like we could use that as a key to break on the ball”
Willis' Tap Habit Risks Exposure
If the Dolphins weren't already aware of this habit, they may have discovered it through self-scouting in three days.
Bengals' Pass Defense Struggles
The Bengals rank 17th in EPA per pass, 25th in interceptions, 25th in time to throw, and 26th in pass yards per game.
Willis Presents Manageable Test
Willis has the fewest passing yards (712) and fourth-lowest passer rating among quarterbacks with four games played.
What to remember
Bengals safety Jordan Battle identified a subtle tap in Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis' passing mechanics as a potential interception opportunity.
