The Cincinnati Bengals could be a real sleeper now that Carson Palmer and Chad Johnson are healthy. More importantly, they get a cupcake matchup in their NFL week 1 matchups to get their confidence snowballing. The Broncos have had a tumultuous offseason and they already look like a team in disarray. Look for the Bengals to get an important first win.

This is a statement game for the Cincinnati Bengals and Marvin Lewis. Their team is healthy now and they need to win these types of games if Lewis is to keep his job. Denver is a wreck and their defense won’t be able to do much on the road in Week 1.

WHEN: Sunday, September 13th – 1:00 PM ET
WHERE: Paul Brown Stadium
SPREAD: Bengals -4 
PICK: Bengals -4