The Bengals are coming into this game with a 0-3 record this season. Their offense has been getting better in each game, scoring 33 points in their last game, but their defense has not been great. They have allowed more points in each game since their season opener, allowing 64 points total in their last 2 games, but their defense has not been giving up many yards despite all the points scored. They are going up against a Panthers team that is 1-2 this season and played much better in their last game when they made the switch from Bryce Young to Andy Dalton. They lost their first 2 straight games with Young, getting outscored 73-13 in those 2 games, but they won 36-22 over the Raiders in their last game with Dalton starting at quarterback. They dominated that game right from the start, but the Panthers still have a lot more problems than their quarterback situation. The defense has been awful in their games as they have struggled to stop the run in their 2 losses. They were much better in their last game, but the Raiders are also one of the worst teams in the NFL this season and have a lot of problems of their own, including a weaker run game. The Bengals have struggled to run the ball this season, but they were much better last week with Chase Brown getting more work along with Moss. The Panthers have also been awful with their pass defense this season and throwing the ball is not going to be an issue for Burrow and this offense. The Bengals are going to be desperate to pick up their 1st win of the season here and they have more quality on their offense to do so. The Bengals will cover the spread in this game.