Denver Broncos (9-6) vs. Cincinnati Bengals (7-8)
December 28, 2024 4:30 pm EDT
The Line: Cincinnati Bengals -3.5; Over/Under: 50
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In this article, we will formulate a Cincinnati Bengals vs Denver Broncos Prediction for this NFL Week 17 game on Saturday, December 28th, at Paycar Stadium.
Bengals Look for Another Win
The Bengals have won three games in a row and they suddenly have all kinds of confidence. In the last game against the Browns, the Bengals scored 24 points and they ended up winning by 18 points. Joe Burrow completed 23 of his 30 passes for 252 yards and three touchdowns.The defense also might have been handed a gift only having to face Dorian Thompson Robinson, but they picked him off twice and that was enough for the victory. Chase Brown also had a strong game on the ground, rushing 18 times for 91 yards. The Bengals are averaging 28.2 points while their defense is giving up 26.2 points per game. The offense is ranked 6th while the defense is ranked 28th. The offfense is good, but the defense is also going to need play better than they have most of the season.
How Do the Broncos Bounce Back?
The Broncos have played well this season, but they are coming off a disappointing loss. The defense was awful against the LA Chargers giving up 34 points and they ended up losing by seven points. Bo Nix has had a huge rookie season and he threw for 263 yards and two touchdowns. The defense was awful against Justin Herbert, though, and that ended up leading to the loss. The Broncos are averaging 24.2 points while their defense is giving up 18.1 points per game. The offense is ranked 10th while the defense is ranked 10th. In this game, the defense is going to need to get back on the right track. It’s an even tougher matchup and they need to play better.
Cincinnati Bengals vs Denver Broncos Prediction
This game is going to be a shootout. The Broncos and Bengals have both been good this season. The Broncos defense showed some major holes in the last game, and I have some major concerns about them here. This game is going to be one where it wouldn’t be shocking if one of the teams didn’t punt. Both teams are going to go over the 30 point mark and this game is going to go over the total. Back the over to cash.
