Both of these teams are 1-3, but while the Cardinals are buoyant after outperforming preseason expectations - at least in terms of competitiveness - the Bengals are already looking like the big name contender whose 2023 season has surprisingly come unstuck.
Can the Bengals overcome a demoralizing 27-3 loss to Tennessee this week? Or can the Cardinals convert those optimistic signs into real wins? Let's look at this game in more detail and find out...