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The onus is on the Cincinnati Bengals to win the game against the Washington Commanders after their 0-2 start. So far, the Bengals have been on a dry run and people haven’t seen the Joe Burrow that they are so used to seeing. Anyway, that doesn’t mean the dream to chase the Lombardi stops here. The Bengals are 0-2 for the third year in a row.

However, people are looking forward to more than just the game, some are in it for fantasy football too. While football games can be predictable, the Washington Commanders are the underdogs of this game. Let’s find out what the fans can expect at the Paycor Stadium ahead of the game. Weather, odds, we’re here to talk about it all.

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Washington Commanders: Weather updates

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Well, the Sunday night game comes with its quirks. There are slight chances that it might rain at the Paul Brown Stadium tomorrow. However, sources point out a quarterly weather analysis of the Bengals-Commanders game. On the surface, it looks like the weather will be 75F with wind of 3mph blowing Northwest, but it will change as the game progresses.

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As the kickoff begins, the weather would feel like 75F with wind gusts of up to 5mph and a visibility of 10 meters. There are 86% chances of cloud cover at the time of the kickoff. Things will tend to get a little cooler as the temperature dips down to 73F and the visibility comes down to 9m. The wind gusts are expected to stay the same at 5mph.

In the last two quarters, the weather is supposed to dip down to 72F, and the visibility might come down to 8 meters. There’s a possibility of the winds changing directions towards the end of the game. There’s a chance of rain throughout the game.

Of course, the weather will dictate the game to some extent, and the odds might change accordingly.

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Washington Commanders: The odds

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As mentioned earlier, the Commanders are visiting the Paycor Stadium as underdogs. The Caesar Sportsbook has the Commanders at +7.5-110, while the DraftKings have the Bengals at -7-112. Burrow and his fans might hope for a landslide victory if they want a bang for their buck. While the odds are stationary, the absence of certain players from the game might influence the outcome.

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However, the good news for the Bengals fans is, Tee Higgins is all set for his season debut against the Commanders. The bad? Well, the Bengals are pretty beat up on the defensive side of the ball. Defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins is out, while BJ Hill is listed as doubtful due to a hamstring injury. Also, safety Von Bell is questionable to play.

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Coming into the game, Dan Quinn and Jayden Daniels’ Commanders don’t have many injured troops on the roster. On the offense, only Marcus Mariota is listed on the IR. Defensive players Clelin Ferrell and Efe Obada won’t play in the game. Also, cornerback Emmanuel Forbes Jr. is questionable to play.

Who are you cheering for in this game? Let us know.