Sep 22, 2013; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton (14) on the sidelines during the fourth quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports
The battle of Ohio. The Celeveland Browns cannot be taken lightly. They entered the game last week with a 3rd string quarterback starting and they traded away their starting running back and left the game with a win. The Cincinnati Bengals can’t take the team lightly and will have to come into the game focused.
Where: FirstEnergy Stadium, Cleveland, OH
When: 1:00 PM ET, September 29, 2013
Watch: CBS
Live Stream: NFL Sunday Ticket, Game Rewind
Bengals Player to Watch: A.J. Green
Aug 23, 2012; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Green Bay Packers defensive back Tramon Williams (38) breaks up a fade pattern to Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver AJ Green (18) during the pre-season game at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Leifheit-USA TODAY Sports
A.J. Green came into the season hot, catching nine balls for 162 yards and a couple of scores. He has cooled off since then though. The last couple of games he has combined for 10 receptions for 87 yards and a score.
Browns Player to Watch: Jordan Cameron
Sep 22, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Cleveland Browns tight end Jordan Cameron (84) beats Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith (22) for a touchdown reception late in the fourth quarter at Mall of America Field at H.H.H. Metrodome. The Browns win 31-27. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports
Jordan Cameron has got everyone’s attention now. He caught 3 touchdown passes over the weekend, including the game winner in the back of the end zone with 51 seconds left on the clock. Maybe someone should cover him.
Matchup to Watch: Joe Haden vs A.J. Green
Sep 15, 2013; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Torrey Smith (82) runs with the ball as Cleveland Browns defensive back T.J. Ward (43) and defensive back Joe Haden (23) defend during the second half at M
This will be the best matchup on the field. A couple of the best at their positions matching up and giving it all they got. Keep an eye on AJ’s production in the game and we will know how effective Haden has been.
Prediction
It should be a closer game then it looks on paper. The Bengals will have to find some other targets on offense or AJ Green will have to step up with a Superman like effort. Both can happen. I still expect the Bengals to come away with the win in this game.
Bengals 20, Browns 13