NFL Week 9 starts off with the Bengals 6-2 Bengals heading to Miami to take on the Dolphins.
The Bengals are HOT right now. 6-2, the current #2 seed in the AFC, undefeated at Home, beating teams like the Packers, Patriots, and Lions, and they have the 8th ranked defense in the league. Ever since the Cleveland debacle, Dalton has been playing to his potential with 11 TD's and just 3 INT's in the last 4 games with a 61.38 completion percentage. That offense is so dangerous. Dalton not only has AJ Green, but Marvin Jones has come on as a great receiver opposite him. Gresham carries the tight end duties and Sanu runs the slot plays. He's got so many weapons to throw the ball and spread the field with.
Their defensive has only allowed 144 points in the league this season (5th), they give up 225.2 yards per game and are 8th in rushing defense. Their defensive line is great at rushing the passer forcing them into bad throws and disrupting their rhythm. They have a solid defense across the board with 16 sacks on the season and 7 picks overall. That team on both sides of the ball is dangerous.
On the other side of the spectrum, we've got the Miami Dolphins. They have lost their last 4 games. Tannehill has not played well. Ever since losing to New Orleans, he's thrown 6 TD's to 4 INT's, throwing under 200 yards in the last two games. He's definitely struggled in the passing game. I personally believe they were robbed a little in New England, but that's neither here nor there. They've allowed the most sacks this season with a 20th ranked pass defense. All the blame can't be placed on Tannehill though. Wallace has been terribly inconsistent, their running game hasn't really been effective and their top Red-Zone threat in Gibson is out.
Things just have not gone well for Miami as of late. Their offense has struggled to put up points, their defense gives up 245 yards per game and over 100 yards on the ground. They now face a team that just absolutely dismantled the Jets by 30 points last Sunday. The Bengals are already 3-0 against the AFC East. It looks like they're going to 4-0. Miami doesn't have the offensive power to score on the Bengals defense. Dalton has weapons going up against a 20th ranked pass defense. Sure, Miami will be in front of their home crowd and will definitely start out aggressive trying to throw the ball down the field early, but once they get figured out, the Bengals will have them beat. Cincy have started out slow on the road this season, but manage to win those close games.
Miami has fallen off the wagon. The Bengals are FOR REAL. They're looking to keep it that way.
Prediction: Bengals defeat Dolphins
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By: Gerald "Showstopper" Prophete
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