49ers @ Bengals predictions

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I think SF's Defense is actually better than Seattle's, but traveling, a second time in as many weeks, will also have some effect.

Their offense, however, is lackluster...at least it was last week. I think the Bengal's defense focuses on Kittle, the TE, their main weapon and holds them to 17 points.

The Bengals offense will have the same challenge of potentially being one-dimensional and the play-action won't work when there is no fear of a rush. They have to try to run the ball more early in the downs. If they can even average 4 ypc, it would go a long way.

I think Eifert has a big game. He is clearly being held back, but I could see a stat line of 4 catches, 50 yards, and 2 TDs, with 2 first downs.

I also think Erickson redeems and has a big return, possibly a score.

Bengals win their ZT home opener, 27-17.