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Bengals Host Winless Jets as Joe Flacco Faces Tyrod Taylor in Week 8

Oddsmakers make Cincinnati a near-touchdown favorite, with models pointing to a low total.

Overview

  • Kickoff is Sunday at 1 p.m. ET at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, where the 3-4 Bengals meet the 0-7 Jets.
  • Tyrod Taylor is set to start for New York after replacing Justin Fields, while Joe Flacco leads Cincinnati under center.
  • Sportsbooks list Cincinnati around -6.5 with a total near 44.5, and USA TODAY’s expert panel largely backs the Bengals to cover.
  • Dimers’ simulations give Cincinnati a 73% win probability and project a 24-18 Bengals victory, leaning to Under 44.5.
  • Injury watch includes Jets CB Sauce Gardner in concussion protocol and WR Garrett Wilson working through a knee issue, while Bengals DE Trey Hendrickson has been limited in practice.