Bengals vs Browns predictions
Let’s start with what to expect from the Bengals’ offense this week. Joe Burrow looks primed to air it out, and I’d bet on him pushing close to 270 passing yards with a couple of touchdowns thrown in. Ja'Marr Chase is set to be the primary weapon—think around 85 yards and a good chance of finding the end zone. Tee Higgins should also make some noise as a reliable target, and don’t overlook Chase Brown out of the backfield; he could be a sneaky contributor both on the ground and through the air.
Switching over to the Browns, it’s shaping up to be more of a committee approach at quarterback with Joe Flacco likely leading the passing attack. I wouldn’t be surprised to see him around 110 yards and perhaps a touchdown, with Kenny Pickett and maybe even Shedeur Sanders mixing in for a few series. On the ground, Quinshon Judkins should get the bulk of the carries and look for him to hover around 50 rushing yards. As for the receiving corps, Jerry Jeudy stands out as someone who might rack up about 50 yards, while David Njoku could snag a handful of catches and be a red zone factor.
As for the winner at Huntington Bank Field? The oddsmakers are putting their chips on Cincinnati, and honestly, it’s easy to see why. The Bengals just feel more polished and explosive on both sides of the ball, especially with Burrow and Chase leading the charge. Cleveland has talent and enough spark to keep things interesting, but unless we see a massive game from their running back group or a stellar defensive showing, the Bengals are the safer pick to come out on top. What’s your gut saying—can the Browns pull off the upset, or do the Bengals roll at home?
