Bengals On Week 6 Bye Before Road Trip To Baltimore With Jackson’s Availability Unclear

A three-point opening line and Baltimore’s recent loss mean Cincinnati can move up the tight AFC North if it wins in Week 7.

Overview

Cincinnati entered a Week 6 bye at 3-2 after a Oct. 11 win at Miami and will visit the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, Oct. 25 in Week 7.
Joe Burrow has been the offense’s driving force through five games, posting 1,361 passing yards, 11 touchdowns and a 71.4% completion rate with high PFF grades.
The running game has lagged, as Chase Brown has 71 carries for 246 yards (3.5 Y/A) and ranks poorly in NFL PRO rushing yards over expected, creating balance concerns for the offense.
Cincinnati’s defense, led by an improved pass rush that has 17 sacks through five games, has been a clear strength and could pressure whichever Ravens quarterback plays.
Lamar Jackson missed the Ravens’ Week 6 game with a left-ankle medial sprain and his Week 7 status is uncertain; FanDuel’s three-point opening line suggests oddsmakers expect him to play, which would affect Cincinnati’s chances and standing in the AFC North.