Cincinnati Bengals at Carolina Panthers odds, knowledgeable picks, find out how to watch: Towards their former QB, Bengals search for first win

The outlook of the Carolina Panthers’ season modified with a swap to Andy Dalton at quarterback. Now Dalton and Carolina’s revamped offense will face his former crew when the Panthers host the struggling Cincinnati Bengals. Despite the fact that the Bengals are winless this season, they’re favored on this matchup.

Taking on for benched starter Bryce Younger, Dalton turned the primary QB this season to throw for 300 yards and three touchdowns in a sport throughout a decisive highway win over the Raiders. Carolina’s rejuvenated offensive line offers Dalton a clear pocket (5 hits, two sacks allowed final sport) and lanes for featured again Chuba Hubbard (169 yards complete offense in opposition to Raiders). A working passing sport with Dalton ignited offseason acquisition Diontae Johnson. The wideout had fourteen targets from Dalton that led to eight grabs, 122 yards and a TD. However Johnson is questionable for Sunday’s sport.

Cincinnati’s protection is scrambling after an embarrassing Monday defeat in opposition to Washington. The Bengals didn’t drive a punt, get a cease or generate a turnover in opposition to rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels. With competent QB play, Carolina’s offense is now not a pushover — even with broad receiver Adam Thielen’s transfer to IR this week.

The offense hasn’t been the issue for Cincinnati the final two weeks. With the return of broad receiver Tee Higgins from damage throughout Week 3, quarterback Joe Burrow has a full subject of choices. Star receiver Ja’Marr Chase instantly benefited from Higgins’ return with 118 yards and two touchdowns in opposition to Washington.

Attending to Burrow is a spotlight for Carolina’s entrance. Week 3’s win over Las Vegas noticed the Panthers protection generate six quarterback hits and three sacks — extra strain than the primary two weeks mixed.

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