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ESPN Analyst Predicts 'Awesome' Bengals Will Win AFC North

ESPN Analyst Predicts 'Awesome' Bengals Will Win AFC North

Summary

ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky predicts the Cincinnati Bengals will win the AFC North division and improve their record to 13-4 in the upcoming season. He believes the Bengals have an easy schedule and a strong chance to succeed with quarterback Joe Burrow and new defensive player Dexter Lawrence.

Key Facts

  • The Bengals missed the playoffs for the third straight year with a 6-11 record last season.
  • Joe Burrow, the team's quarterback, is healthy and has expressed frustration with repeated playoff misses.
  • The Bengals added defensive player Dexter Lawrence to improve their defense.
  • ESPN’s Football Power Index rates the Bengals’ upcoming schedule as the easiest in the league.
  • The Bengals will face 12 games against teams with losing records from last season.
  • Dan Orlovsky forecasts a 13-4 record for the Bengals and winning their division, the AFC North.
  • Orlovsky mentions the Bengals will face some tough opponents like Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs, including Patrick Mahomes.
  • Orlovsky believes Joe Burrow might leave the team if they continue to miss the playoffs due to lack of support, but he thinks the team will improve.
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