Throw in the fact that I don’t trust Doug Marrone as a head coach and Cincinnati gets their first win of 2020 in Week 4.

Elliott and the Cowboys will be battling for the playoffs in December.

JAX – Aldrick Rosas 20-yard field goal, 0:03.

JAX – D.J.

Bengals coach Zac Taylor drops to 0-2 in season openers. Mayfield was picked off twice by Bengals CB Darius Phillips last year. Prediction: Colts 30-16 over BengalsProjected record: 1-5.

With their fourth tie in 13 seasons, the Bengals improved to 0-2-1 and remained in last place in the AFC North. Kansas City wins tiebreaker over Buffalo based on conference record. That made it the most-watched program across any broadcast spectrum on Thursday night.

Line: Bengals +3.5Opponent win total: O/U 7.5. Prediction: Cowboys 31-27 over BengalsProjected record: 5-8. Chark 2-yard pass from Gardner Minshew (pass failed), 6:17. It won’t matter. Do the Bengals have what it takes to have a winning record in 2020? The Eagles are one of the most talented teams on Cincinnati’s schedule. CB Jalen Ramsey, DE Calais Campbell, DT Malik Jackson and RB Leonard Fournette are all wearing different uniforms. CIN – Randy Bullock 27-yard field goal, 0:23.

Defensively, the Jags will likely be starting at least two rookies -- K'Lavon Chaisson and C.J.

All odds are provided by William Hill Sports Book. The Los Angeles Chargers have a fierce pass rush featuring defensive ends Joey Bosa and Melvin Ingram.

Week 5: at Ravens – LossComing off the first win of the season, the Bengals will get a cold dose of reality in the AFC North as they go on the road to Baltimore.

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They don’t want to start the season off 0-2 in the division. The Bengals got the ball back and were able to drive deep into Chargers' territory. On the other hand, the Bengals are going into 2020 with low expectations, and if they still have a chance to get to .500 heading into Week 16, this game might as well be their Super Bowl.

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Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Over the past 10 years, the Bengals have gone 2-8 in the Steel City, and they might have reached rock bottom last year when they lost 27-3 against a Steelers team that was quarterbacked by Mason Rudolph. To most outsiders, this game might seem like a blowout waiting to happen, but the fact of the matter is that the Bengals almost always play well in Baltimore. Their defense is that bad and, outside of Saquon Barkley, I’m worried about offensive skill positions too. Regardless of how he’s currently performing, the legendary WR deserves our respect.

The Chargers have one of the best pass-rushing duos in the NFL in Joey Bosa and Melvin Ingram. The preliminary ratings are out for Thursday’s contest at FirstEnergy Stadium. For a regional matchup featuring two teams with extended postseason droughts, Thursday night’s game between the Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals sure attracted a lot of national interest.

Prediction: The Bengals have not beat the Steelers since Nov. 1, 2015. Week 8: vs. Titans – WinOn the heels of three straight losses and sitting at 1-6 on the season, this might seem odd. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy.

Zac Taylor and the coaching staff has a valuable year of experience under his belt. Mixon compiled 308 rushing yards in two meetings versus Cleveland. The Ravens had the best record in the conference last season and Cincy isn’t ready to challenge them, especially on the road. Bengals defensive tackle D.J.

So, what do you think?

The Week 10 game will be in Pittsburgh at 1 p.m. Prediction: Andy Dalton returns to Cincinnati as a backup quarterback. Maybe. Week 10: at Steelers – LossAfter getting to enjoy a win for two weeks, the Bengals have to go on the road to Pittsburgh. 3. JAX – Aldrick Rosas 32-yard field goal, 3:45.

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That’s bad news for Cincinnati.
Though, the Bengals closed out the half when Randy Bullock kicked a 43-yard field goal to make it 21-13 at halftime. If there's one game on the Bengals schedule that could turn into an unexpected shootout, it's probably this one. Prediction: The Ravens will probably have the AFC North all wrapped up by this point. With that and a steady offense, LA should win in Week 1. Prediction: Bengals 30-23 over JaguarsProjected record: 1-3. Prediction: Eagles 27-20 over BengalsProjected record: 0-3. CIN – Randy Bullock 46-yard field goal, 9:20. Webb, per report", "Cardinals Sign Another Cornerback, Adding Dre Kirkpatrick", "Cowboys, QB Andy Dalton reach agreement on one-year deal", "Bengals releasing Andy Dalton after drafting Joe Burrow", "Cincinnati Bengals waive tight end Moritz Bohringer, running back Devwah Whaley", "Bengals Reach Agreements With 10 College Free Agents", "Bengals land Georgia DL Tyler Clark, per report", "Roger Goodell writes letter to NFL fans as training camps start across U.S.", "You don't live in Cleveland, you live in Cincinnati! Even if the Browns underachieved last season, a coaching change and their overall talent should give them a comfortable win in Cleveland. Prediction: Cincinnati split the season series versus its intrastate rival in 2019. However, the Browns will be extra motivated after losing to the AFC North-rival Baltimore Ravens in Week 1. Having said that, Philly has a fearsome defensive front that could cause a suspect Bengals interior offensive line a ton of issues, thus deciding the outcome. Last week they plucked offensive tackle Greg Senat, who had been on the protected list all year. CIN – Joe Mixon 34-yard run (Randy Bullock kick), 12:29. Ezekiel Elliott has 5,405 rushing yards in his first four seasons.

If there's one stretch of games that the Bengals probably circled on their calendar this year, it's the three-game span that starts in Week 11 with the Redskins and then continues with the Giants and Dolphins.


at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Covering the impact of coronavirus on the sports world. Let’s make game-by-game picks to come up with an early Bengals record prediction for the 2020 season.

Tennessee wins tiebreaker over Pittsburgh based on strength of victory.