Sport: NFLPick Selection: Bengals
At 1 pm, our selection is on the Cincy Bengals minus the points over St. Louis. The Rams season has been a nightmare due to injuries. Marc Bulger, Steven Jackson, and a host of offensive linemen have all missed significant time this year. Now, on Sunday, it looks like St. Louis will not only be without Bulger (concussion), but also its #2 quarterback, Gus Frerotte. So, Scott Linehan will be forced to play the Rams' 3rd-stringer, Brock Berlin. That just won't cut it against an offensive-minded Bengals squad that should put up a lot of points. Berlin has never attempted a pass in a regular-season game, and behind a makeshift offensive line, he will be in a lot of trouble vs. a Bengals defense that has forced 13 turnovers in its last five games. The Rams like to blitz a lot, but Carson Palmer is good at getting his passes away, so Chad Johnson and T.J. Houshmandzadeh could have big days. Look for a breakout offensive performance by the Bengals on Sunday. Lay the points. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie.
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