The Cincinnati Bengals'(0-1) take on the Atlanta Falcons'(1-0) in Week 2 preseason action Friday. Kickoff from Mercedes-Benz Stadium is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Bengals vs. Falcons'odds, and'make our expert NFL picks and predictions.
The Bengals suffered an ugly 36-19 defeat to the Green Bay Packers in their' preseason opener. QBs Trevor'Siemian'and Jake Browning both played and both were unimpressive, with neither throwing for a TD and both throwing INTs. Both QBs will face Atlanta with starting QB Joe'Burrow'still sidelined.
Atlanta cruised to a 19-3 win at the Miami Dolphins last week as RB Godwin Igwebuike ran for 70 yards and a TD on 13 carries. The Falcons also saw production from the defense and special teams units, scoring on a 79-yard punt return TD and a 26-yard INT return for a TD.
Atlanta coach Arthur Smith intends to start 2nd-year QB Desmond Ridder. All indications are that rookie RB Bijan'Robinson'will see little-to-no playing time vs. Cincinnati. Last year’s starting RB, Cordarrelle Patterson, is sidelined for the remainder of the preseason with an undisclosed injury.