On September 13 at Oakland, he helped lead pass protection that allowed no sacks and supported 396 yards of net offense. The following week, he contributed with a second straight sack-free game against the San Diego Chargers, in which the rushing offense put up 175 yards on the ground. In week 3, he provided pass protection for Andy Dalton to register a career-high 383 yards on September 27 against the Baltimore Ravens.
On September 13 at Oakland, he was key in pass protection that prevented sacks and allowed 396 net offense yards. The following week, he again led sack-free games against the San Diego Chargers with a rushing offense of 175 yards. In week 3, he supported Andy Dalton's pass protection to set a career-high 383 yards on September 27 against the Baltimore Ravens.