Bengals Face Titans in Pivotal Matchup With Playoff Hopes at Stake

Cincinnati seeks to extend its slim postseason chances against a struggling Tennessee team led by former Bengals coach Brian Callahan.

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.