The Cincinnati Bengals are looking to get their first win on “Monday Night Football” against the Los Angeles Rams. After two straight AFC North losses to start the season, the Bengals desperately need a win since 0-3 is as close to a death sentence a team can have this early in the season.
It certainly doesn’t help that Joe Burrow’s status is a question for the game after he reaggravated his calf injury that kept him out of most of the preseason. He has said the extra day of rest is a good thing, but even if he plays, it seems like he is going to be doing so without much mobility.
The Rams are off to a pretty good start to the season despite the 1-1 record. The loss they picked up was only by a touchdown to what looks to be a possible Super Bowl-contending San Francisco 49ers team in Week 2. They began the season with a blowout, beating the team that surprised everyone last season, the Seattle Seahawks, 30-13.
Having Matthew Stafford back from his injury that kept him out of much of last season has been very big for Los Angeles even without their star wide receiver Cooper Kupp to start the season. Rookie Puka Nacua has been filling that role well and seems to be able to get open whenever he wants with 15 catches and 147 yards on 20 targets just last week.
It’s a very important game for the Bengals, who did look much better in the second half of their three-point loss to the Baltimore Ravens, but all eyes are going to be on whether Burrow is able to play this week.
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Los Angeles Rams on Monday, September 25 (8:15 p.m. ET)
TV info: ESPN
In-market live stream: NFL+, Fubo, Sling TV, YouTube TV/NFL Sunday Ticket
Radio: Cincinnati – WCKY-AM (1530), Cincinnati – WEBN-FM (102.7), Cincinnati – WLW-AM (700)
Location: Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati
Forecast: Cloudy, 77 degrees
Referee: John Hussey
Opponent Wire site: Rams Wire
Odds: Bengals -2.5
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