Week 1: Cincinnati Bengals @ Baltimore Ravens (Monday Night Football)

[BleacherBum2310]

Surprised no one had this one up already.

I hope Bengals pull this one out, but could go either way.

[wwharton]

Quote: Originally Posted by BleacherBum2310

Surprised no one had this one up already. I hope Bengals pull this one out, but could go either way.

It can only go one way... Bengals tend to give the Ravens fits every year, but they won't be winning this one. I promise.

[RoundingThird]

This is the best Week 1 matchup besides SF-GB. Bengals need to prove that they're a constant contender, while Ravens have a chance to go far with the Steelers aging. I have a tight defensive battle in this one. 16-13 Ravens.

[Buckeyes_Doc]

Quote: Originally Posted by wwharton

It can only go one way... Bengals tend to give the Ravens fits every year, but they won't be winning this one. I promise.

Well I pinky promise that the Bengals will win this game.

I can see this game going either way. I think it will be a good one, defensive-dominated, and very close. It would be great to see the Bengals start off the year with a win against a division opponent.

[wwharton]

Quote: Originally Posted by Buckeyes_Doc

Well I pinky promise that the Bengals will win this game. I can see this game going either way. I think it will be a good one, defensive-dominated, and very close. It would be great to see the Bengals start off the year with a win against a division opponent.

I'm not a pound the chest kind of guy, and of course, the Bengals have a chance of winning as they have a good team. But I would really be surprised if the Ravens lost this game. The 2nd match up later in the year is a completely different story, but I'd almost pick this for my survivor game this week.

[redsrule]

I hope the Bengals pull this out, but I think it will be a tough matchup for them.
Losing Kyle Cook so close to the season will hurt them a lot. If Dalton & Green get together early and often in this game though I can definitely see them winning it.

[slowdifference]

I'm leanig towards Cincinnati in this one, the Ravens have no Suggs and that will play huge. Also, the Bengals don't get enough credit for their D. I'll go Bengals 17-13.

[OriolesFanRD]

Ravens are broken at home. That trend continues. 24-14, Ravens.