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the second was a back shoulder ball to Jamar... It was fourth and two... It's one-on-one to back shoulder ball. That ball doesn't get thrown with that timing if Joe Burrow is turning his back to the defense.
Mentioned at 39:01 – 39:16

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Chase caught back shoulder TD on 4th-and-2 vs. Steelers; timing-dependent throw.

The source identifies Jamar Chase as involved in the second explosive play the Bengals hit against the Steelers—a back shoulder ball on fourth and two against cover three in a one-on-one situation. The source notes this type of timing-dependent throw is only possible when Burrow maintains his eyes downfield and doesn't turn his back to the defense, which is more difficult in the Bengals' increased under center scheme.

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