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Cincinnati Bengals: 2013 Week 2 Power Rankings (#17)

Found September 11, 2013 on The Football Fan Spot:
PLAYERS: Andy Dalton,  Andre Smith,  Carlos Dunlap,  Michael Johnson,  Geno Atkins
TEAMS: Cincinnati Bengals
Andy Dalton was 1-11 against future playoff teams in his career, completing 250 of 445 (56.2%) for 2934 yards (6.6 YPA), 12 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions. The Bengals lost week 1 in Chicago to the Bears, a team that could be a playoff team. Andy Dalton played better in a near win, completing 26 of 33 for 282 yards and 2 touchdowns, but he also threw 2 back-breaking interceptions. This should continue to be something that works against the Bengals going forward. I don’t buy they’re the favorites in the AFC North. This week, they host Pittsburgh in a real benchmark game for both teams. Week 1 Studs QB Andy Dalton RT Andre Smith LE Carlos Dunlap RE Michael Johnson DT Geno Atkins Week 1 Duds None
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