Cincinnati Bengals

Jeremy Hill not planning any leaps into Dawg Pound this Sunday

Published Dec. 4, 2015 1:48 a.m. ET

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Bengals running back Jeremy Hill isn't planning any celebratory leaps into the Dawg Pound this week. And it's not because he was shoved out last season.

Hill has renewed his focus on his production rather than any touchdown dances. It's a stark contrast from last season, when he predicted he'd leap into the crowd after scoring in Cleveland. Part of the reason for Hill's change of heart is his lack of production in his sophomore season. He is averaging just 3.5 yards per carry and has yet to hit the 100-yard mark despite scoring seven touchdowns.

"I've been trying to cut back on all that extra stuff, man," Hill said per ESPN.com's Coley Harvey. "I've been just really trying to focus in on what we have to do. That stuff's all fun and dandy, but at the end of the day I'm synced in on what we need to accomplish."

Hill is coming off his best yardage output of the season, an 86-yard day on 16 carries against St. Louis. The Bengals have been patiently waiting for Hill to get going and would surely love to see him replicate his last performance in Cleveland. Hill pounded the Browns defense for 148 yards and two scores on 25 carries in a 30-0 victory.

And if he does find the end zone Sunday, he may just hand the ball off to the officials and head back to the sideline.