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He's since revitalized his career, and he's become a pretty hard guy not to root for. Except for this week. He'll be able to move the ball against the Bengals, and Tampa Bay has enough offensive firepower to make Cincinnati pay for mistakes.
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Mayfield faces improved Bengals defense; expected to struggle despite career revival.

Mayfield will face a much-improved Bengals defense in Week 1. While the source acknowledges Mayfield has revitalized his career since leaving Cleveland and become a hard guy not to root for, the source explicitly states 'Except for this week,' indicating a negative outlook for Mayfield's performance. The source notes he'll be able to move the ball against the Bengals, but the Bengals' improved defense is expected to make at least a stop or two, and if the Bengals can generate consistent pressure from edge rushers and interior linemen, Mayfield could be forced to get rid of the ball early or throw off-platform.

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