Bengals open as favorites vs. Browns in Week 9

Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports found themselves as the upset of the week.

It’s somewhat a compliment as teams in the past wouldn’t be on the upset alert radar. That doesn’t make losing to the New York Jets (+10.5)

any easier. What’s even more concerning is that the Bengals defense gave up over 400 yards to Mike White. Ever heard of him?

I’m sure the casual NFL fan hasn’t, but the Bengals know are well aware of who he is. White and the Jets run game, which entered as the least productive in the NFL, dismantled the Bengals.

The Jets won 34-31. The Bengals, who closed as 10.5-point favorites, will now welcome Cleveland for their Week 9 matchup. Cincinnati has opened as 2.5-point favorites per…