Overview

• The Cincinnati Bengals (5-8) must win against the Tennessee Titans (3-10) to keep their remote playoff hopes alive and avoid their first losing season since 2020.
• Sunday's game marks Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow's clash with the NFL's top-ranked pass defense, while he leads the league in passing yards and touchdowns.
• The Titans, under first-year head coach and former Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan, are in a rebuilding phase but have shown resilience despite their poor record.
• Key injuries include Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow nursing a knee issue and Titans quarterback Will Levis managing an aggravated shoulder sprain.
• Cincinnati's offense, ranked first in passing and sixth in scoring, will aim to exploit Tennessee's defensive vulnerabilities, which have allowed multiple high-scoring games this season.