Bengals are better than the Broncos and possibly the Panthers. And just as good as the Raiders and Browns, from what I seen of each team. Probably even the Ravens.
I will group 8 to 12 as a tie, maybe 7-12. The rest pretty are close and can't argue about the order. If you had a few switched, the same could be said, can't argue.
I agree 100%- I think the Bengals are being seriously underrated by many mediots and experts across the country. However, I think that will all change after this Sunday b/c I think Cincy will beat GB and beat them handily.
It's not just due to "Joe Exotic" Burrow's rise into top-10 QB land either. I think their defense is very good, especially up front, and their much maligned O-Line is vastly improved as well.
As for the list, I go Bucs, Bills, Cowboys, Chargers, Bengals, Bills, as my top 6. After those 6, it's a toss up of a bunch of average teams, including the highly overrated Ravens who WILL be exposed as the year goes on.