Cincinnati Bengals: AFC North Week 1 Game Scenarios
In six days, the Bengals will once again be in the Super Bowl hunt. Week 1 in the AFC North will be interesting. Will Cincinnati be among the winners?
The long wait is over. NFL action is around the corner. When the Cincinnati Bengals take on the New York Jets, Week 1 will be under way and the madness will ensue. In six days, the race for the Lombardi begins. On Saturday, Marvin Lewis and Co. were able to present the 53-man roster to Bengals faithful. Amid lingering questions, the 2016 roster is ready for battle.
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After a disappointing end to the 2015 campaign, the Bengals are ready to prove their metal. Losing to the rival Pittsburgh Steelers (pronounced Stilluhs for a number of reasons) was disheartening, to say the least. But, players and coaches are looking forward to a productive year.
Listening to the attitude and determination of Bengals players can easily send chills up your spine. There is no talk of The Game. Anything related to the meltdown on January 9 is quickly put to rest. The sole focus of the new year is to prove a point. Anything other than another trip to the playoffs is not acceptable.
Analysts (and a few bandwagon fans) have conceded the AFC North to the Steelers. Their reasoning? Cincinnati’s schedule is too demanding. In other words, the deck is stacked against the defending division champions. Starting with the Week 1 battle in New York, the Orange and Black is supposed to fold like a morning glory.
Here’s a look at what the AFC North will be facing to start the season.
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