Monday Night Football in Week 8 will feature AFC North rivals going at it in primetime. The Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns are separated by two games in their division standings, with recent streaks on both sides impacting where they stand. In our NFL picks for Monday Night Football, we break down Bengals vs Browns in a game that could have a lot to do with where both of these teams end up in the AFC North picture going forward.
NFL
Cincinnati Bengals
Cleveland Browns
Team Stats
Passing
Offense/Defense
CIN | Passing | CLE |
---|---|---|
420 | CMP | 307 |
615 | ATT | 535 |
68.3 | CMP% | 57.4 |
229.1 | YDS/GM | 164.7 |
6.9 | Y/A | 5.9 |
5.9 | NY/A | 4.8 |
14 | INT | 18 |
50 | SK | 49 |
Defense/Offense
CIN | Passing | CLE |
---|---|---|
364 | CMP | 355 |
555 | ATT | 624 |
65.6 | CMP% | 56.9 |
248.4 | YDS/GM | 217.2 |
8.1 | Y/A | 6.4 |
7.1 | NY/A | 5.5 |
17 | INT | 23 |
44 | SK | 45 |
Rushing
Offense/Defense
CIN | Rushing | CLE |
---|---|---|
17 | G | 17 |
383 | ATT | 420 |
1527 | YDS | 1793 |
89.8 | Y/G | 105.5 |
4.0 | Y/A | 4.3 |
12 | TD | 15 |
0.7 | TD/G | 0.9 |
Defense/Offense
CIN | Rushing | CLE |
---|---|---|
17 | G | 17 |
456 | ATT | 518 |
2145 | YDS | 2017 |
126.2 | Y/G | 118.6 |
4.7 | Y/A | 3.9 |
17 | TD | 15 |
1 | TD/G | 0.9 |
Special Teams
Offense/Defense
CIN | Special Teams | CLE |
---|---|---|
34 | Punts/Ret | 45 |
346 | Punt/Yds | 450 |
10.2 | Punt/Y/R | 10.0 |
17 | Kick Off/Ret | 30 |
387 | Kick Off/Yds | 635 |
22.8 | Kick Off/Y/rt | 21.2 |
Defense/Offense
CIN | Special Teams | CLE |
---|---|---|
29 | Punts/Ret | 41 |
203 | Punt/Yds | 343 |
7.0 | Punt/Y/R | 8.4 |
13 | Kick Off/Ret | 11 |
221 | Kick Off/Yds | 261 |
17.0 | Kick Off/Y/rt | 23.7 |
Scoring
Offense/Defense
CIN | Scoring | CLE |
---|---|---|
17 | G | 17 |
12 | RshTD | 15 |
27 | RecTD | 23 |
26 | FGM | 17 |
31 | FGA | 24 |
21.5 | Pts/G | 21.3 |
Defense/Offense
CIN | Scoring | CLE |
---|---|---|
17 | G | 17 |
17 | RshTD | 15 |
23 | RecTD | 24 |
32 | FGM | 34 |
35 | FGA | 37 |
22.6 | Pts/G | 23.3 |
Team Advanced Defense
CIN | Defense | CLE |
---|---|---|
21.6% | Bltz% | 27.7% |
5.6% | Hrry% | 6.4% |
11.2% | QB Hit% | 10.8% |
22.1% | QB Prss% | 23.8% |
Injuries
Name | Position | Injury | Status | Updated |
---|---|---|---|---|
Ben Brown | C | Bicep | Out | 10/31/22 |
Brandon Wilson | S | Knee (acl) | Out | 10/31/22 |
Clark Harris | LS | Biceps | Out | 10/31/22 |
D'Ante Smith | OT | Gameday Inactive | Out | 10/31/22 |
DJ Reader | DT | Knee | Out | 10/31/22 |
Drew Sample | TE | Knee | Out | 10/31/22 |
Eli Apple | CB | Hamstring | Out | 10/31/22 |
Elijah Holyfield | RB | Knee | Out | 10/31/22 |
Isaiah Prince | OT | Elbow | Out | 10/31/22 |
Jackson Carman | G | Gameday Inactive | Out | 10/31/22 |
Ja'Marr Chase | WR | Hip | Out | 10/31/22 |
Josh Tupou | DT | Calf | Out | 10/31/22 |
Stanley Morgan | WR | Hamstring | Out | 10/31/22 |
Trayveon Williams | RB | Gameday Inactive | Out | 10/31/22 |
Tycen Anderson | S | Hamstring | Out | 10/31/22 |
Hayden Hurst | TE | Groin/ankle | Questionable | 10/29/22 |
La'el Collins | OT | Ankles | Questionable | 10/29/22 |
Trey Hendrickson | DE | Neck | Questionable | 10/29/22 |
Jeff Gunter | DE | Knee | Probable | 10/28/22 |
Logan Wilson | LB | Shoulder | Probable | 10/28/22 |
Name | Position | Injury | Status | Updated |
---|---|---|---|---|
Anthony Walker Jr. | LB | Quad | Out | 10/31/22 |
Chase Winovich | DE | Hamstring | Out | 10/31/22 |
Chris Hubbard | OT | Gameday Inactive | Out | 10/31/22 |
Chris Odom | LB | Knee (acl) | Out | 10/31/22 |
David Njoku | TE | Ankle | Out | 10/31/22 |
Dawson Deaton | G | Acl | Out | 10/31/22 |
Denzel Ward | CB | Concussion | Out | 10/31/22 |
Deshaun Watson | QB | Suspension | Out | 10/31/22 |
Isaiah Weston | WR | Knee | Out | 10/31/22 |
Jacob Phillips | LB | Shoulder | Out | 10/31/22 |
Jakeem Grant Sr. | WR | Achilles | Out | 10/31/22 |
Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | LB | Knee | Out | 10/31/22 |
Jerome Ford | RB | Ankle | Out | 10/31/22 |
Jesse James | TE | Biceps | Out | 10/31/22 |
Joe Haeg | OT | Concussion | Out | 10/31/22 |
Kellen Mond | QB | Gameday Inactive | Out | 10/31/22 |
Nick Harris | C | Knee | Out | 10/31/22 |
Perrion Winfrey | DT | Gameday Inactive | Out | 10/31/22 |
Stephen Weatherly | DE | Knee | Out | 10/31/22 |
Wyatt Teller | G | Calf | Out | 10/31/22 |
Isaac Rochell | DE | Knee | Questionable | 10/27/22 |
Jadeveon Clowney | DE | Ankle | Questionable | 10/29/22 |
Myles Garrett | DE | Shoulder/biceps | Questionable | 10/29/22 |
Amari Cooper | WR | Rest | Probable | 10/28/22 |
David Bell | WR | Ankle | Probable | 10/29/22 |
Greedy Williams | CB | Illness | Probable | 10/31/22 |
Greg Newsome II | CB | Oblique | Probable | 10/31/22 |
Harrison Bryant | TE | Thumb | Probable | 10/28/22 |
Jack Conklin | OT | Rest | Probable | 10/28/22 |
Joel Bitonio | G | Rest | Probable | 10/29/22 |
Pharaoh Brown | TE | Head | Probable | 10/31/22 |
Betting Trends
CIN | Betting Trends | CLE |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
2-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 0-3-0 |
3-0-0 | ATS W/L/P | 1-2-0 |
27.33 | Avg Score | 21 |
20.67 | Avg Opp Score | 30.33 |
AWAY | HOME | |
2-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 1-2-0 |
3-0-0 | ATS W/L/P | 1-2-0 |
24.67 | Avg Score | 24 |
19 | Avg Opp Score | 28.33 |
CIN | Betting Trends | CLE |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
4-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 1-4-0 |
5-0-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-3-0 |
27.2 | Avg Score | 22.4 |
17.8 | Avg Opp Score | 26.2 |
AWAY | HOME | |
3-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 2-3-0 |
4-1-0 | ATS W/L/P | 1-4-0 |
23.6 | Avg Score | 24.6 |
20.2 | Avg Opp Score | 26.4 |
CIN | Betting Trends | CLE |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
6-4-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-7-0 |
8-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 4-6-0 |
23.9 | Avg Score | 22.5 |
19.5 | Avg Opp Score | 25.2 |
AWAY | HOME | |
6-4-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 5-5-0 |
8-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-7-0 |
23.1 | Avg Score | 20.1 |
19.5 | Avg Opp Score | 20.9 |
Head to Head
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Bengals vs Browns Betting Pick
This game will be played at FirstEnergy Stadium at 8:15 PM ET on Monday, October 31, 2022.
Why Bet The Bengals:
✅ These two teams are going in very different directions of late. The Bengals have won two straight games, and hold a point differential of +41, which ranks fourth in the NFL. Cleveland has lost four straight games, and has a -18 point differential. Expect the Bengals, who are better than their 4-3 record shows, to keep things going in the right direction with a win in Cleveland.
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✅ Cincinnati has been stellar defensively so far this season, which has led to their solid start. The Bengals are tied for seventh in the NFL in scoring defense so far this year, holding opponents to 18.9 points per game thus far. Cleveland, meanwhile, is tied for 28th in the NFL in that department, allowing 26.6 points per contest.
✅ The Bengals have been one of the best teams in the NFL against the spread this season. Cincinnati is 5-2 against the number through their first seven games. Cleveland, meanwhile, is just 3-4 against the number going into Week 8. Expect the Bengals to continue to be a juggernaut against the spread with a win here.
Cincinnati Bengals
The Cincinnati Bengals hammered the Atlanta Falcons in their last outing, with Joe Burrow looking like last year’s Joe Burrow in that win. Burrow threw for over 400 yards for the Bengals in that game, doing most of his damage in the first half of action. This week, Burrow and the Bengals will look for a similar offensive performance to earn a third straight win.
If the Bengals are going to win this game, though, they are going to need more than just their offense to show up for them. Stopping the run is going to be critical in this game against a Browns team that makes no secret about their desire to move the ball on the ground.
Cleveland Browns
Going into this Monday Night Football matchup, the Cleveland Browns are reeling. They have lost four straight games and are tied for last place in the AFC North with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Jacoby Brissett has not been good enough for the Browns so far this season, but it is the defense of Cleveland that has really hurt their chances of winning games.
Cleveland has a bottom-five scoring defense in the NFL this season, and their run defense is a big reason why. The Browns rank 24th in the NFL in run defense, allowing 135.6 yards per game to opposing rushers. While the Bengals prefer to move the ball through the air, a big game from Joe Mixon could result in a fifth straight loss for Cleveland.