Staff Predictions: Who comes out on top as Browns and Bengals duel in Week 1?

The Browns and Bengals are set to square off, and our staff gives their final score predictions.

We are now just one day away from the season-opener at Cleveland Browns Stadium as the home team is set to take on their interstate rival, the Cincinnati Bengals. The Browns come into this season desperate to get back into the playoffs in 2023, while the Bengals come in off of back-to-back AFC Championship Game appearances and feeling arrogant about it.

This means the Browns have a chance to make a big-time statement on Sunday afternoon. The Bengals are the obvious favorites in this game, and that is nothing new to the Browns. However, with a revamped and now lethal defensive line, the optimism that the offense will find far more explosive plays and the support of the hometown fans, the Browns have the making of a team that could surprise this season.

As the Browns and Bengals get set to lock horns on Sunday, here are some score predictions from our staff here at Browns Wire.