Hue Jackson, Andy Dalton

In this Aug. 28, 2014, file photo, Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Hue Jackson stands with quarterback Andy Dalton (14) prior to an NFL preseason football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores, File)

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Under the direction of offensive coordinator Hue Jackson, now head coach in Cleveland, Andy Dalton earned a quarterback rating of 146.8 after the Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Cleveland Browns, 37-3 on Dec. 6.

Dalton finished the game 14-of-19 for 220 yards and two touchdowns to defeat the Browns, 37-3.

But a question is how did Jackson deceive the Browns in December en route to reaching the playoffs? Is he a pretty aggressive play caller or a manipulator? Let's take a look.

Quarterback sneak with five receivers

Late in the first quarter, the Bengals show the Browns an empty backfield, Dalton stays in the shotgun and has five receivers to pick from for the score.

But before the ball is snapped Dalton walks up to the line of scrimmage and allows his linemen to push their way for the touchdown.

Scoring play disguised from Browns



On 2nd and 1 situation, Dalton uses his running back well to disguise the play. Once the defenders commit to the run, Dalton dumps off a pass to receiver A.J. Green for touchdown after beating his defender.

Look at the read by Dalton.

And here is Green with the score with significant space between defenders.

Backfield a key to Jackson's offense



In the third week of the season, Dalton's read of the San Diego defense paid off with big gain. To start, the offense lines up with four wide receivers and running back Giovani Bernard.

In this play, Dalton does a simple handoff to Bernard.

The running back then uses his elusiveness to miss one defender and then finish with a 17-yard gain.

Blocking is a team effort



On this play, the Bengals' blocking on offense paid off with a tight formation in Cleveland.

As the play develops, Dalton remains in the pocket as his receiver makes his way across the field. Notice the blocking by his linemen and running back.

Dalton then steps up in the pocket and finds a the receiver on the move for the first down.

Contact sports reporter Nathaniel Cline via Twitter (@nathanielcline) or email (ncline@cleveland.com).