2020 NFL picks, score predictions for Week 2

Cincinnati Bengals (0-1) at Cleveland Browns (0-1)

Thursday, September 17, 8:20PM ET

Based on what we’ve seen so far, the Cincinnati Bengals have their quarterback of the future. It may a bit early, but Joe Burrow is already looking like a star in the making. He kept the Bengals within striking distance throughout Week 1 and figures to do so again in Week 2.

But will it be enough to secure his first win against the Cleveland Browns? I think so.

Don’t get me wrong — this Cincinnati team isn’t going anywhere in 2020. I wouldn’t be surprised if they failed to break the 6-win mark. With that said, we’ll see some steady progress from this club, fueled by the presence of Burrow under center and a defense that has some quality pieces in place.

As for the Browns, I’m starting to think it may be time to scrap the plan and start over. After getting mauled by the Baltimore Ravens in Week 1, they desperately need to get things going against the Bengals. However, considering how underwhelming they were in 2019, I don’t have much faith in this franchise figuring things out this season.

The Bengals notch a hard-fought win and Burrow gets his first W.

Prediction: Bengals win 20-18