By Andrew Doherty<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read our latest NFL<\/a> coverage and follow along with the latest stats, trends and predictions!<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2021 record: 10-7<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2022 win total: 10 <\/p>\n\n\n\n Division odds: +170<\/p>\n\n\n\n Super Bowl odds: +2200<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s a well-documented fact that teams who lose the Super Bowl typically experience significant regression the following year. Call it a \u201cSuper Bowl hangover\u201d or whatever you\u2019d like, I\u2019m here to tell you that it\u2019s not going to happen to Cincinnati in 2022. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Why will the Bengals not regress in a spot where so many other teams have? The biggest reason is that they\u2019ve done something most of the others failed to do: retain the majority of the roster that reached the Super Bowl. In fact, they didn\u2019t just retain their roster, they upgraded it in an impressive fashion by investing heavily in their biggest area of weakness: the offensive line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Star quarterback Joe Burrow is also now a full season removed from the ACL injury that ended his rookie campaign. He\u2019s an ascending player that is likely to be even better in 2022, as are his two favorite targets Ja\u2019Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. The Bengals defense that really hit its stride down the stretch last year introduced another dynamic playmaker into the fold when the team selected versatile defensive back Daxton Hill in the first round of the NFL draft. The arrow is pointed all the way up for the Bengals in 2022. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Best bets<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Over 10 wins: Typically I\u2019d wait to see if the win total dips to 9.5 and then hammer it, but at even money I\u2019m comfortable betting this at 10. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Bengals to win the division: At +170, these odds are simply too good to pass up for a team that should win double digit games in 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n 2021 record: 8-9<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2022 win total: 9.5<\/p>\n\n\n\n Division odds: +140<\/p>\n\n\n\n Super Bowl odds: +2000<\/p>\n\n\n\n The 2021 Ravens season was doomed from the start after losing multiple key players to season-ending injuries before the end of August. Finally healthy in 2022, the Ravens are ready to challenge the Bengals for AFC North supremacy. Despite being favorites to win the division, there isn\u2019t a ton of value at the current odds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Ravens have gone over 9.5 wins in 3 of 4 seasons since drafting Lamar Jackson, with last year’s injury-plagued season being the lone exception. Baltimore still found a way to win 8 games last season despite being the most injury-ravaged team in the league, including a 5 game stretch without Lamar Jackson. There\u2019s been plenty of talk about the lack of weapons in the passing game behind star tight end Mark Andrews and popular breakout candidate Rashod Bateman, but the Ravens uber efficient rushing attack is enough to offset the lack of pass-catching depth. On defense, the Ravens project to have one of the better units in the league if they\u2019re able to stay healthy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Best bets<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Over 9.5 wins: With the Ravens fully healthy and their strength of schedule ranking 11th easiest in the league, I\u2019m all in on over 9.5 wins for 2022. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Rashod Bateman over 850.5 receiving yards: Bateman started his rookie year on IR but still beat man, zone, and press coverage at a very high rate upon returning. Even if he doesn\u2019t improve upon his modest 7.6 YPT rate from 2021, the increased volume alone will hit the over. 2021 record: 8-9<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2022 win total: 8.5<\/p>\n\n\n\n Division odds: +380<\/p>\n\n\n\n Super Bowl odds: +4000<\/p>\n\n\n\n With quarterback Deshaun Watson suspended for the first 11 games of the 2022 season, the Browns may as well be punting away their Super Bowl aspirations until 2023. Starting in Watson\u2019s place will in all likelihood be Jacoby Brissett, whose 61% completion rate and subpar 6.2 YPA over the past 3 seasons doesn\u2019t inspire much confidence. Even when Watson does make his debut in Cleveland, there\u2019s no guarantee he\u2019ll be able to turn things around for the Browns. I\u2019m bearish on Watson\u2019s outlook when he returns for two reasons: He\u2019s not allowed to practice with the team until October 10 and he\u2019ll be returning to game action after nearly two years without playing a single live snap. <\/p>\n\n\n\nCincinnati Bengals<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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