Bengals vs Titansinjury report, prediction and how to watch

Injury report, prediction and how to watch for Bengals vs Titans: everything you need to know before the game.

The Cincinnati Bengals host the Tennessee Titans in Week 8 of the NFL season on Sunday, November 1 at 12:00 CDMX time (1pm ET) at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati.

The Bengals arrive at 4-2 and sit third in the AFC North. The Titans are 1-6 and fourth in the AFC South.

Match preview

The Bengals (4-2) have won two straight. <cite index="14-7">They had their bye in Week 6</cite> and returned with a 35-13 win at the Ravens, following a 31-24 victory at the Dolphins in Week 5.

Cincinnati has scored 163 points, about 27.2 per game, and allowed 122, around 20.3. They are 1-1 at home, with a 22-17 loss to Jacksonville in Week 4, and 3-1 on the road.

<cite index="13-4">Joe Burrow has completed 157 of 219 passes (71.7%) for 1,653 yards, 15 touchdowns and three interceptions, a 110.4 passer rating.</cite> <cite index="15-6">He has thrown four touchdowns with no interceptions in two straight games.</cite>

<cite index="15-7">Ja'Marr Chase and tight end Mike Gesicki are tied for the AFC lead with five receiving touchdowns.</cite> The defense is productive too: <cite index="15-9">Cincinnati is one of five teams tied for the league lead with 21 sacks.</cite>

The Titans (1-6) are coming off a 27-24 home loss to Cleveland. <cite index="15-3">They squandered an early two-touchdown lead.</cite> Their lone win came 26-20 over the Colts in Week 6. They are 0-4 at home and 1-2 on the road.

Tennessee scores 15.4 points per game and allows 22.3, with 108 points for and 156 against. <cite index="10-4">The offense ranks 32nd in the league in yards per game (248.6).</cite>

<cite index="13-7">QB Cam Ward is averaging 5.7 yards per attempt with four touchdown passes and five interceptions.</cite> Running back Tony Pollard has been the bright spot, <cite index="6-10">rushing for 129 yards and three touchdowns against the Browns.</cite>

<cite index="25-6">This is the Titans' first game without Jeffery Simmons, who was traded to Chicago on Wednesday.</cite> The defense allows 131.1 rushing yards per game, 26th in the NFL.

<cite index="25-7">The secondary has given up 100-plus yards to three different receivers.</cite> That sets up well for a trio of Chase, Tee Higgins and Gesicki.

In recent meetings, the Bengals have won three of the last five: 37-27 in December 2024, 20-16 in 2022 and 31-20 in 2020. The Titans won 27-3 in 2023 and 24-20 in 2017. Cincinnati is going for a third straight win.

Injury report

Bengals: <cite index="5-4">safety Kyle Dugger (quad) is officially out</cite> and <cite index="5-5">coach Zac Taylor called him week-to-week.</cite> <cite index="5-4">Linebacker Joe Giles-Harris (calf) is questionable.</cite> <cite index="3-7">Chase (ankle) is good to play after missing Wednesday.</cite>

Tight end Tanner Hudson, linebacker Swayze Bozeman, cornerback Jalen Davis and receiver Andrei Iosivas remain on injured reserve.

Titans: <cite index="5-9">running back Tyjae Spears (knee), receiver Carnell Tate (shoulder) and punter Tommy Townsend (knee) are out.</cite> Receiver Calvin Ridley (hip), defensive tackle John Franklin-Myers (groin), cornerback Jaylon Jones (knee) and linebacker Dorian Mausi (foot) are questionable.

<cite index="5-9">Pollard rested Thursday and was a full participant Friday.</cite> With Spears out, he should carry a heavier load.

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