and the Cincinnati Bengals (-7.5) are set to take each other on in Ohio this weekend in what is expected to be one of the least consequential games of Week 9. Surrounded by a host of divisional or otherwise important conference games, the most relevance this game is likely to have is as a gathering moment for the Bengals. Last year’s AFC Championship squad started 4-4 before taking over their conference with an impressive stretch run. Will the 2022 Panthers provide them another spark? are hosting the Los Angeles Chargers (-3), the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-3) are the New Orleans Saints (+2.