Cincinnati Bengals vs Denver Broncos Spreads NFL Week 2 Picks: The Denver Broncos host the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday Sept 18th, as the Broncos look for their ninth straight win over the Bengals. The Broncos won their last meeting 12-7, on the road, in 2009. NFL oddsmakers have the Broncos as -3.5 point home favorites over the Bengals with the over/under set at 40 points. Start your NFL Week 2 Picks off right by getting your bet on the latest Bengals vs Broncos Spreads available now.
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incinnati (1-0) got a stunning 27-17 win Sunday in Cleveland. A.J. Green caught Cleveland's defense napping for his first career catch, a 41-yard touchdown from backup QB Bruce Gradkowski. Gradkowski completed 5 of 12 passes for 92 yards with one touchdown pass. If rookie quarterback Andy Dalton isn't healthy enough to play, the Cincinnati Bengals have no doubt that Brad Gradkowski can lead them to a victory. Dalton, who completed 10 of 15 passes for 81 yards and threw a 2-yard touchdown to Jermaine Gresham, saw a specialist Monday and said he's "hopeful" of starting. With Bengals RB Cedric Benson coming off a 121-yard effort, the Broncos' rush defense needs to step up after allowing the Raiders to run for 190. "If we don't stop the run, it's going to be a long season," said 10-time Pro Bowl cornerback Champ Bailey, who is questionable with a hamstring injury.
Denver (0-1) lost 23-20 in Week 1 to Oakland in a chippy and clumsy game between the AFC West rivals. John Fox lost his debut as Denver's coach, and he lost at least two playmakers in the process. Pass rusher Elvis Dumervil (shoulder) was relegated to situational duty for three quarters, and perennial Pro Bowl cornerback Champ Bailey injured his left knee making a touchdown-saving tackle of Darren McFadden, who ran 22 times for 150 yards. If Kyle Orton doesn't produce a win soon, more questions about his ability to guide the Denver Broncos will likely be raised. Orton was sacked five times and completed 24 of 46 passes for 304 yards with an interception, but first-year Broncos coach John Fox has no plans of turning to Tim Tebow or Brady Quinn. Second overall pick Von Miller made an immediate impact for Denver, causing a fumble on his first professional snap.
Recent Trends to Consider:
Underdog is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings.
Bengals are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall.
Bengals are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 vs. AFC.
Bengals are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games in September.
Bengals are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog of 3.5-10.0.
Broncos are 10-4-2 ATS in their last 16 games in Week 2.
Broncos are 5-2-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Cincinnati Bengals vs Denver Broncos
When: Monday Sept 18th@4:15 PM ET
Pick: Broncos -3.5
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