Los Angeles Rams at Cincinnati Bengals: Predictions, picks and odds for NFL Week 3 game

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The second "Monday Night Football" matchup will feature a Super Bowl 56 rematch with the Cincinnati Bengals (0-2) facing the Los Angeles Rams (1-1).

After shocking the Seattle Seahawks, the Rams weren't able to upset division rival San Francisco 49ers at home, but had glimpses of success that should give the young team optimism, like the breakout performance of receiver Puka Nacua.

It's another 0-2 start for the Cincinnati Bengals, but there appears to be much more concern this time around. Joe Burrow got paid, but he doesn't look anything like the highest-paid player in the NFL should, as the offense had another dud in a loss against the Baltimore Ravens. Now, Cincinnati will have to try to dig themselves out of another 0-2 start and may have to do so without Burrow due to injury.

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Bengals vs. Rams odds, moneyline, over/under

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Spread: Bengals (-2.5)
Moneyline: Bengals (-150); Rams (+125)
Over/under: 43.5

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NFL Week 3 odds, predictions and picks

Lorenzo Reyes: Bengals 25, Rams 20

Obviously, Joe Burrow’s status will indicate how you should proceed, but Cincinnati will need to wake up offensively at some point. The Rams have been a nice story but they are still inferior to Cincinnati. But that’s only the case if Burrow is healthy enough to go.

Tyler Dragon: Rams 21, Bengals 18

Joe Burrow’s health looms large as the Bengals hope to get out of an early-season hole. The Bengals notoriously start slow with Burrow under center, but life without their standout QB will be very tough. Calf injuries tend to linger for a while.

Victoria Hernandez: Rams 27, Bengals 20

The NFL predicted a much different game when the league selected this matchup for Monday Night Football. It’s going to be far from a rematch of Super Bowl 56. The Bengals have a tough decision to make in whether to play Joe Burrow. Even if the Pro Bowl quarterback does play, he hasn’t been healthy. The player to watch will be Rams rookie receiver Puka Nacua who is breaking records, leads the league in receptions and is second in receiving yards.

Jordan Mendoza: Bengals 24, Rams 23

Both teams have been surprising so far for different reasons, and a Monday night win could certainly turn the page for either Super Bowl 56 team. All eyes will be on whether Joe Burrow suits up, and if he does, Cincinnati will want to turn up the notch for its air attack. The Rams will counter, but the Bengals hold on in a close one for the first win of the season.

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