Seattle Seahawks WR DK Metcalf Reveals 'Chaotic' Challenges Cincinnati Bengals Pose

DK Metcalf and the Seattle Seahawks are ready to conquer the challenges the Cincinnati Bengals have in store for them.

Jeremy Brener | Oct 14, 2023

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The Seattle Seahawks (3-1), fresh off their bye, are traveling to the east coast this weekend to take on the Cincinnati Bengals (2-3) at Paycor Stadium.

The Seahawks look to extend their winning streak to four games, but the Bengals pose a unique challenge.

“They have a lot of formations and fronts that they try to throw at you, a lot of different blitzes that they try to throw at you," receiver DK Metcalf said. "I think its kind of chaotic the way they run they’re defense but it’s something that works for them and it’s something that’s been working. We just got to make sure we’re hitting on all cylinders with our checks and with pointing out our assignments and everything.”

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) runs the ball against Los Angeles Rams linebacker Ernest Jones (53) during the first half at SoFi Stadium. — Seattle Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf / © Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

The Bengals' record probably doesn't represent how good of a team they actually are. Cincinnati is coming off two consecutive AFC Championship Game appearances against the Kansas City Chiefs, in which the team went 1-1 and could have very well won both.

Bengals Pro Bowl quarterback Joe Burrow has been recovering and playing through a strained calf injury, which led to their 1-3 start. However, the Bengals looked like their old selves last week in a 34-20 win against the Arizona Cardinals on the road. The Bengals defense also got some of its mojo back, scoring off a pick-six last week.

If the Bengals find some of that momentum they built in the desert, the Seahawks are in for a tough test come Sunday.

The Seahawks and Bengals are set to kick off at 10 a.m. on Sunday. The game will be broadcast on CBS.

Published Oct 14, 2023

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.