Joe Burrow is only 9 in a half months from not only tearing his ACL and MCL, but he also had damage to his meniscus and PCL. All reports coming out of Cincinnati that I've read from writers, and also quotes from players such as Tyler Boyd, are saying that Burrow is far from 100% at this time.


Meanwhile. Minnesota has made some major additions in their front 7 that should be able to take advantage of a bad Bengals offensive line. The Bengals defense projects to be one of the leagues worst, and defensively they will be without CB Trae Waynes, leaving journeyman corners Chidobe Awuzie and Eli Apple in charge of covering Adam Thielen and star WR Justin Jefferson. Cincinnati has also failed to make any significant upgrades to last years 31st ranked rushing defense in YPC allowed, making this a huge mismatch in favor of Dalvin Cook and the Vikings to win big here in their opening game of the season.