Cincinnati Bengals vs. Carolina Panthers odds, expert tips, how to watch: Against their former QB, the Bengals are looking for their first win

The outlook for the Carolina Panthers’ season changed with the switch to Andy Dalton at quarterback. Now Dalton and Carolina’s revamped offense faces his former team when the Panthers host the struggling Cincinnati Bengals. Although the Bengals are winless this season, they are the favorites in this matchup.

Replacing benched starter Bryce Young, Dalton became the first QB this season to throw for 300 yards and three touchdowns in a game in a decisive road win against the Raiders. Carolina’s rejuvenated offensive line gives Dalton a clean pocket (five hits, two sacks allowed last game) and lanes for fullback Chuba Hubbard (169 total yards of offense against the Raiders). A functioning passing game with Dalton sparked the offseason acquisition of Diontae Johnson. The wideout had fourteen targets from Dalton, which resulted in eight grabs, 122 yards and a TD. But Johnson is questionable for Sunday’s game.

Cincinnati’s defense is reeling after an embarrassing loss to Washington on Monday. The Bengals did not force a punt, get a stop or generate a turnover against rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels. With competent QB play, Carolina’s offense is no longer a walk in the park – even with wide receiver Adam Thielen going on IR this week.

The offense hasn’t been the problem for Cincinnati over the last two weeks. With wide receiver Tee Higgins returning from an injury in Week 3, quarterback Joe Burrow has a full field of options. Star receiver Ja’Marr Chase immediately benefited from Higgins’ return with 118 yards and two touchdowns against Washington.

Getting to Burrow is a focus for Carolina’s front line. In the Week 3 win over Las Vegas, the Panthers’ defense generated six quarterback hits and three sacks – more pressure than the first two weeks combined.

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Cincinnati Bengals vs. Carolina Panthers odds

How to watch Bengals vs. Panthers

• Venue: Bank of America Stadium – Charlotte
• Time: 1 p.m. ET
• TV: FOX
• Streaming: Fubo (try for free)

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