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CBS tabs Bengals as Super Bowl ‘contenders’

Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals have opened their campaign with two straight victories for the second consecutive year, though this time the quarterback is fully healthy as the team prepares for week 3. A heavy offseason investment in defensive talent has paid immediate dividends, with the unit currently outperforming an already potent offense.

Cincinnati is one of eight undefeated clubs heading into the third week of the season, alongside teams such as the Kansas City Seahawks, Bills, Vikings, Eagles, 49ers, and Raiders.

CBS Sports analyst Bryan DeArdo has placed the Bengals second on his latest contenders ranking, trailing only the Seahawks. DeArdo highlighted the bolstered defense—featuring former Giants Pro Bowl defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence—alongside a favorable upcoming slate that includes five matchups against currently winless opponents and a struggling AFC North division.

While the Bills and 49ers join Cincinnati in the contender tier, clubs like the Chiefs, Vikings, Eagles, and Raiders were relegated to the pretender category as the league moves deeper into the schedule.

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