 He started in games 1-11 and 13-16 at right tackle, and came off bench in week 12, helping the Bengals rank tied for sixth in scoring and tenth in net offense.He was a key cog in pass protection, allowing only one sack over games 11-14, tying a team record for fewest sacks allowed in a four-game span.On September 16 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, he helped the offensive line allow no sacks with 407 net yards.