I like the Bengals this season.  Carson Palmer’s knee will not be an issue this season and that’s bad news for the AFC North.  Look for WRs Chad Johnson and T.J. Houshmandzadeh to have huge seasons without Chris Henry the first half of the season.  Also, look for Rudi Johnson to have another outstanding season.  The problem with the Bengals this season is that their defense is going to stink……bad.  But, the offense will save the day in Cincinnati as they win 10 or more games in 2007.

The over/under for the Cincinnati Bengals is 9 wins.  The Bengals are 19-1 to win the Super Bowl, and 11-1 to win the AFC.

I think the bookies are right on the money.  I see the Bengals winning 9 games this season, because they have a tough schedule this year.  I might suggest a small play on them to win the AFC, which they might have done last year if the Steelers didn’t cheap shot Carson Palmer.

On October 1st (week four) the New England Patriots invade the Jungle.  Unbelievable as it may seem the last five times the Pats have played in the Queen City….the Cats have covered.  And in the last eight overall, the Bengals are 7-0-1 against the spread vs. New England.  If Carson Palmer is healthy……bet on the Bengals.