The Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns AFC North showdown in NFL week 2 kicks off at 1:00 PM EST. The two rival teams are seemingly headed in opposite directions. The Bengals are riding high after their 27-20 grudge match victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Monday Night Football. Online sportsbook BetUS.com has the Cincinnati Bengals 7 point road favorites.
On the other end of the spectrum the lowly Cleveland Browns are looking for a guy that can complete a pass or two after trading fringe QB Charlie Frye to the Seahawks after his poor opening day start. For now it looks like Derek Anderson will be the guy until golden armed #1 draft pick Brady Quinn takes over. While the Browns defense usually pitches a spirited battle on defense against division foes Cleveland is a horrible 4-11-1 ATS in the AFC North. Online betting giant Bodog has made the Cleveland Browns +8 point home underdogs.
For the Browns to snap their 5 game losing streak dating back to last year they must get some kind of offensive output. A good idea for shaky Browns Head Coach Romeo Crenell would be to get the ball into the hands of Kellen Winslow Jr. as often as possible. Winslow is an impact player that can change ball games.
Getting 240 lb. running back Jamal Lewis at least 25 carries in an attempt to wear down the Bengals front 7 would be a good plan. The Bengals are a little nicked up on offense, defense and special teams but they are a cut above Cleveland in all three phases. If Cleveland can’t get anything going on offense this game could turn into a blowout real quick with Cincinnati’s devastating firepower.
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