NFL Week 3: 5 best games on Sunday

Sep 8, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) does his Superman pose as he celebrates his second quarter touchdown with running back Jonathan Stewart (28) against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

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Sep 8, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller (58) against the Carolina Panthers at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos defeated the Panthers 21-20. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Denver Broncos at Cincinnati Bengals

Denver might be the first Super Bowl champion to get no respect in the season it won, and then get none the following year. The Broncos do have some obvious holes, specifically at quarterback, but the defense is still an all-time unit. The defense also scores points, as evidenced by the two touchdowns it put on the Colts last weekend.

Cincinnati will pose a much stiffer test than Indianapolis, however. The Bengals are a very talented, diverse offense with A.J. Green on the outside, and Giovani Bernard and Jeremy Hill in the backfield. Andy Dalton has also been playing some tremendous football, throwing for a league-high 732 yards throughout the first two weeks.

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For the Bengals, this is their home opener. At 1-1, Cincinnati desperately need to get a win to keep pace in the AFC North with two undefeated teams ahead of it. Should the Bengals lose on Sunday, they will have a tough road ahead with Pittsburgh streaking and only one game left against the Steelers.

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