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Bengals darkhorse to win Super Bowl, former NFL player says

Former NFL linebacker and current OutKick contributor Bobby Carpenter is already picking his sleeper for this year’s Super Bowl

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Former NFL linebacker and current OutKick contributor Bobby Carpenter is already picking his sleeper for this year’s Super Bowl.

Yes, there’s still a week remaining in the regular season, but Carpenter, a former standout at Ohio State, has seen enough of the Cincinnati Bengals to feel confident in his prediction.

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Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals throws a pass during the first quarter in the game against the Baltimore Ravens at Paul Brown Stadium on December 26, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals throws a pass during the first quarter in the game against the Baltimore Ravens at Paul Brown Stadium on December 26, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

"The Cincinnati Bengals were in reset mode," Carpenter said. "They brought in coach Zac Taylor, (and were) meandering through the wilderness. If you’re not Cincinnati Bengals fan … they have had long periods of time were they weren’t very good."

Now, they are AFC North champions, sporting a 10-6 record entering the regular season finale at Cleveland. That’s all thanks in large part to the play of quarterback Joe Burrow, the former No. 1 overall pick.

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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

"Joe Burrow is ahead of schedule as a quarterback," Carpenter said. "… I like Cincinnati as a team that can win a playoff game or two, and if you can win two and get to the AFC Championship, anything can happen."

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Cincinnati Bengals kicker Evan McPherson (2) celebrates with Jackson Carman (79) after kicking the game-winning field goal against the Jacksonville Jaguars in an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 24-21.

Cincinnati Bengals kicker Evan McPherson (2) celebrates with Jackson Carman (79) after kicking the game-winning field goal against the Jacksonville Jaguars in an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 24-21. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)

For Carpenter’s full 7-minute take on the Bengals and the looming NFL playoffs, check out the video below.