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The Times’ Sam Farmer predicts the Bengals will defeat the Texans 21-17 on Thursday

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton (14) passes under pressure from Baltimore Ravens outside linebacker Za'Darius Smith (90) in the first half on Sunday.
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NFL Thursday night

HOUSTON (0-1)

AT CINCINNATI (0-1)

TV: NFL Network, 5:15 PDT

Line: Bengals by 6 ½.

Over/under: 38.

Sam Farmer’s pick: Deshaun Watson’s ankle is sturdy enough to make his starting debut. The Bengals are due to bounce back, though, because they aren’t going to play that poorly two weeks in a row. Bengals 21, Texans 17

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