by Chris Asbrock

The 8-0 Cincinnati Bengals are one of only three remaining unbeatens in the NFL and look to continue making history tonight. Tonight’s game is the second of three straight national TV games. Last Thursday, the Bengals made a statement in their 31-10 win over the Cleveland Browns.

As we seem to mention every week, this Bengals team is much different than in years past. There is a lot of motivation for this team to go out and make another statement in front of a national tv audience. Let’s sit back and take a look ahead at this Monday Night Football matchup.

Offense

The Bengals have been one of the best offensive teams in football this season. Dalton has consistently been one of those best quarterbacks in football and has seemed to exercise the primetime demons. The Bengals have remained relatively healthy this season and have looked great so far. Having a healthy Tyler Eifert has been one of the most crucial things for this team.

The Texans are struggling mightily without Arian Foster running the ball. Brian Hoyer has played well recently as the quarterback. Hoyer has some weapons but nowhere near the amount that Andy Dalton has. The question is whether or not Hoyer can utilize his weapons and attack the Bengals defense.
Advantage: Bengals

Defense

The Bengals defense has been solid so far and has kept them in every game. They were able to shut down the Steelers and the Browns the last two weeks. 

Advantage: Bengals

Special Teams

Advantage: Bengals

Coaching

Advantage: Bengals

Prediction: Bengals 34-20

Chris Asbrock is a staff writer and analyst for FTI Sports and can be followed on TwitterÂ