Have the Surging Bengals Made Hue Jackson a Viable Head Coach Candidate Again?
This week’s Pigsplosion podcast guest is Paul Dehner Jr., who writes about the Bengals for the Cincinnati Enquirer. We talked about Andy Dalton’s ascent, the effect Hue Jackson has had on the offense, the underrated offensive line, and whether and to what extent expectations of the team, which is now 5-0, will impact Marvin Lewis.
When we started breaking down the games, topics included how long the Broncos defense can carry an aged Peyton Manning for, whether the Chiefs are finished, if crazy new head coach Dan Campbell will have a profound motivational effect on the Dolphins, and if Gus Bradley and Bill O’Brien are on the immediate hot seat.
Atlanta (-3) @ New Orleans
Ryan: Falcons
Jason: Falcons
Denver (-4.5) @ Cleveland
Ryan: Broncos
Jason: Browns
Cincinnati (-3.5) @ Buffalo
Ryan: Bengals
Jason: Bills
Kansas City @ Minnesota (-3.5)
Ryan: Chiefs
Jason: Vikings
Houston (-1) @ Jacksonville
Ryan: Texans
Jason: Jaguars
Chicago @ Detroit (-3)
Ryan: Bears
Jason: Lions
Washington @ NY Jets (-6)
Ryan: Washington
Jason: Washington
Arizona (-3) @ Pittsburgh
Ryan: Cardinals
Jason: Cardinals
Miami @ Tennessee (-2.5)
Ryan: Dolphins
Jason: Dolphins
Carolina @ Seattle (-7)
Ryan: Panthers
Jason: Seahawks
San Diego @ Green Bay (-10)
Ryan: Packers
Jason: Chargers
Baltimore (-2.5) @ San Francisco
Ryan: 49ers
Jason: Ravens
New England (-8) @ Indianapolis
Ryan: Patriots
Jason: Patriots
NY Giants @ Philadelphia (-3.5)
Ryan: Giants
Jason: Giants
Top five picks
Ryan: Patriots, Bears, Washington, Falcons, Cardinals
Jason: Bills, Seahawks, Washington, Browns, Patriots
Last week: Ryan (10-3-1, 3-1-1 Top 5), Jason (6-7-1, 3-2 Top 5)
Season to Date: Ryan (43-31-2, 13-10-2 Top 5), Jason (43-31-2, 18-7 Top 5)