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5 Bold Predictions For Panthers vs. Bengals

5 Bold Predictions For Panthers vs. Bengals

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The Carolina Panthers are coming off a come-from-behind victory over the Chicago Bears on Sunday, but the Panthers are going to be in for a tough task this Sunday when the team travels to Cincinnati to face the Bengals. How will this game turn out? Here are my bold predictions.

5. Bengals' Defense Will Control the Game

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5. Bengals' Defense Will Control the Game

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The Bengals' defense is one of the best in the league, and the Panthers have proven themselves to be notorious slow starters this season. Look for the Bengals' defense to set the tone early and control the game.

4. Cam Newton Will Struggle Against the Bengals' Defense

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4. Cam Newton Will Struggle Against the Bengals' Defense

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Newton has not been himself this season due to injuries, and against the Bengals' vaunted pass defense, Newton will struggle to get any traction.

3. Mohamed Sanu Will Have a Big Day

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3. Mohamed Sanu Will Have a Big Day

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With A.J. Green looking to be unavailable this Sunday, Mohamed Sanu will step up and turn in a big game and burn the Panthers leaky secondary.

2. Andy Dalton Will Outplay Cam Newton

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2. Andy Dalton Will Outplay Cam Newton

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Dalton has had a great start to the 2014 NFL season, and he should bounce back at home against the Panthers -- look for Dalton to outplay Newton.

1. The Bengals Will Win

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1. The Bengals Will Win

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The Bengals will rebound from their blowout loss against the Patriots and take it to the Panthers. Two things that you don't bet against: Andy Dalton and the Bengals at home.

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