I would say it's better but not significantly.

 

I'm not a big fan of the Bengals D-line, but maybe it is better than I give it credit for.

 

Also, I think Oakland's group is underrated. Perhaps they aren't as good as I think.

 

:idunno:

 

I know if given the choice between either group, I'd take Oakland's without hesitation.

Denver should have 4 starters out this week with injuries at RB, WR, CB, and DE.

I'll take the Bengals 17-10 over Denver's mash unit.

Bengals by 10.

With all the injuries, if the Bengals can once again hold on to the football, I think they can win.

 

With that being said, I'm not about to jinx them. So I voted Broncos

Denver should have 4 starters out this week with injuries at RB, WR, CB, and DE.

 

What injury at RB?

Looks like Dalton will play, from Bengals.com:

 

Dalton's condition appears to have rapdly upgraded as he came out at Thursday's practice throwing easily and crisply. Showing little or no signs of the injured throwing wrist that knocked him out of his debut in Cleveland last Sunday, he even slapped right hands with wide receiver A.J. Green after a throw. He buzzed a 15-yard slant over the middle with enough juice that wide receiver Jerome Simpson had to make a pretty stretch-and-grab.

Good deal. I'm pretty excited about Dalton, especially after how poised he looked in his first game. I think the Bengals got a steal. They could be in good position in the next year or two if things pan out.

What injury at RB?

Knowshon Moreno

Moreno and Lloyd are "very questionable" according to the MFL website.

The Broncos have more than 4 players hurt here is the list.

 

 

Name Position Injury Wed. Thu. Fri. Game Status

Bailey, Champ CB Hamstring DNP - - -

Dumervil, Elvis DE Shoulder DNP - - -

Lloyd, Brandon WR Groin DNP - - -

Moreno, Knowshon RB Hamstring DNP - - -

Thomas, Demaryius WR Finger DNP - - -

Thomas, Marcus DT Shoulder/Groin DNP - - -

Warren, Ty DT Triceps DNP - - -

Williams, D.J. WLB Elbow DNP - - -

Denver is hurting and the Bengals are ripe for the road win. Cleveland was a 6.5 fave and I said "who are the Browns" and now Denver is a 3.5 point favorite which is pretty much even since it's on the road. No reason they can't come away with the win but you never no with a rook behind center.

I think Denver wins by a FG. All the early value I thought you could get by betting the Gals is already gone in week two.

I think the Bengal win easy over a team that I considered on of the worst in the AFC and is really banged up...

Run the ball, keep WR's in front of them to avoid big plays, and no turnovers. Hard for them to do consistently. They win if they can.