I'm really looking forward to this game - having put away the Saints, Atlanta can get rolling, with Matt Ryan looking imperious under centre, but the Bengals will be salty at home where they've been tough on defense.
Andy Dalton did well last week and if he's as efficient this week, the Bengals can win. A J Green is a beast downfield and I really like the space that Cincinnati creates for Giovanni Bernard catching out of the backfield. Atlanta find it difficult to bring pressure, and that bodes well for the home team.
The Falcons have plenty on the offensive side. Ryan looked aces last week, but the Bengals are a solid defensive unit. However, the loss of Vontaze Burfict is a blow for Cincinnati, who looked a different defense after losing him last week. Atlanta have a deep receiving corps and the Bengals' secondary doesn't look great. The only fly in the ointment for the road team is the loss of Jake Matthews, but if Ryan stays upright, he should see opportunities downfield.
I'll take the points.
Pick: Atlanta Falcons +6 @ 1.95
Pick: 1st TD Julio Jones @ 9
Pick: Anytime TD Roddy White @ 2.5
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