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The offensive line for Carolina is ravaged by injury, which isn't good news against a talented Cincinnati pass rush. The Bengals have given up a ton of yards on defense but make offenses work for it, ranking ninth in net yards per pass attempt and second in yards per rush. The Cincy O-line has also been much improved, allowing just two sacks through two games. Vegas sees these teams as even, but I have the Bengals as clearly better.
The 2-0 Bengals are facing a Carolina team that's really beat-up. Cam Newton will be under pressure from Geno Atkins and company. Aside from Christian McCaffrey, Carolina doesn't have a lot to offer offensively. This is the best I've ever seen Andy Dalton play -- he's not making any mistakes. The Bengals have won six of their past nine straight-up and come in on an 8-2 ATS run. Grab the points.