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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