I think Bengals can WIN
Most Bengals First Team never played Preseason and Steelers was their first live action. I thought the Super Bowl Defense played well the whole game. I thought the Offense played awful the First Half and looked in Preseason Mode, but rallied to win in 2nd half if not for mistakes on extra point.
I didn't expect the new O Line to come together in Game One, but I think they will get better each week.
Now Dallas had a top notch Defense last year and they get a lot of turnovers. They also have a good Offense, but Tampa Defense probably held them back, but they have a good Offense.
It is in Dallas, never an easy place to play. Is it their Home Opener ? If so, that is rough.
The Bengals may be a little beaten up. Bengals and Steelers always lay too many injuries on each other.
Still, I think Bengals can come out with a Win. Just as they did going into Tennessee and Kansas City in Play-Offs. It will be a Hard and Close Game. Bengals may even fall behind as they always do, they were a 2nd Half team all through Play-Offs and Super Bowl.
I would not bet on this game, but as a Bengal Fan I hope Bengals get a Win.
BENGALS by 1 point in my heart. Hopefully Bengals get Long Snapper to Holder worked out, because we will need McPherson being Mister Automatic in this one. He was in Steelers game until holder got injured.
...GO BENGALS...