Date: Sunday, December 22, 2024
Venue: Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, OH
Broadcasting: Fox
Betting Odds: Bengals favored by 9.0 points
Over/Under Total: 46 points
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This Sunday, the Cincinnati Bengals (6-8) aim to secure a victory against the Cleveland Browns (3-11) at Paycor Stadium. The Browns enter the game as 9-point underdogs, with the over/under set at 46 points.
The Cleveland Browns have struggled this season, holding a record of 3-11. Their most recent outing saw them fall to the Kansas City Chiefs, ending in a score of 21-7. Quarterback Jameis Winston completed 16 out of 25 passes for 146 yards, resulting in a disappointing quarterback rating of 40.2, accompanied by three interceptions. Jerome Ford led the ground game, rushing 7 times for 84 yards, averaging an impressive 12.0 yards per carry. Receiver Jerry Jeudy shined with 11 receptions for 108 yards, averaging 9.8 yards per catch. Overall, the Browns executed 21 rushing attempts, totaling 139 yards at an average of 6.6 yards per carry. They ran a total of 55 plays, accumulating 266 yards. Defensively, Cleveland allowed 21 completions on 40 attempts for 179 passing yards, a completion percentage of 52.5%. They conceded 132 rushing yards on 35 carries, averaging 3.8 yards per rush.
In terms of scoring, the Cleveland Browns average only 17.1 points per game. Their ground game yields an average of 92.1 yards per game, ranking them 29th in the league. Cleveland has accumulated 4,335 total offensive yards this season. They have recorded 156 first downs but have been hampered by 102 penalties totaling 770 yards. The Browns have turned the ball over 27 times this year (18 interceptions and 9 fumbles lost) and have scored 18 passing touchdowns against 7 rushing touchdowns.
On defense, the Browns have given up 2,978 yards through the air, ranking them 11th in the league. They allow an average of 212.7 passing yards per game with a completion rate of 60.3%. Cleveland’s defense has yielded 20 passing touchdowns and 19 rushing touchdowns, averaging 340.9 total yards allowed per game, which places them 18th in the NFL. Opponents average 4.4 yards per carry against the Browns, totaling 128.2 rushing yards per game this season. Cleveland’s defense ranks 26th in the NFL, allowing 25.4 points per game, with 1,795 rushing yards allowed over 14 games.
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The Bengals enter this matchup with a season record of 6-8. In their last game, the Bengals triumphed over the Tennessee Titans with a score of 37-27. Quarterback Joe Burrow had a stellar performance, throwing for 271 yards on 26 of 37 passing attempts, with 3 touchdowns and a quarterback rating of 95.7, despite two interceptions. Star receiver Ja’Marr Chase was a key target, catching 9 passes for 94 yards, averaging 10.4 yards per reception. Running back Chase Brown contributed effectively, rushing 25 times for 97 yards with an average of 3.9 yards per carry. Overall, the Bengals completed 63 offensive plays for 370 yards, averaging 5.9 yards per play. On the rushing front, they had 101 yards from 26 carries, while on the defensive side, they gave up 83 rushing yards on 26 attempts (3.2 yards per carry) and allowed a completion rate of 76.3%, yielding 291 yards on 29 of 38 passing attempts.
The Bengals rank 5th in the league in scoring, averaging 28.5 points per game. So far this season, Cincinnati has amassed a total of 3,800 yards passing, with an average of 271.4 passing yards per game, placing them 1st in the league. Their rushing game averages 91.1 yards per game, amounting to 1,275 rushing yards during the season. The Bengals average 362.5 total yards per game, which ranks them 10th in the NFL. The Cincinnati offense has faced 87 penalties totaling 705 yards, ranking them 18th in the NFL in terms of contributing to opponent success.
Defensively, the Bengals have allowed 26 touchdowns through the air and an average of 239.2 passing yards per game, placing them 27th in the NFL. Additionally, they have given up 1,777 rushing yards this year (an average of 126.9 yards per game) and 18 rushing touchdowns. The Bengals’ defense has forced 20 turnovers (8 fumble recoveries and 12 interceptions) throughout the season. With 907 defensive plays this season, Cincinnati ranks 27th in the league, allowing an average of 27.6 points per game, which is the 31st in the NFL.
Free Prediction: Take the Bengals (-9.0)
