Falcons vs Bengals Prediction
Right when it looked like the Falcons were going to be a sneaky contender, they lost 3 of their last 4 games and were just shut out by Tampa Bay. The Falcons have fallen off a cliff offensively, as it’s often Bijan or nothing. The defense has dropped to 18th total and 17th in scoring. It’s a far cry from what we saw earlier in the season.
The Bengals are riding a three-game winning streak, and their offense has jumped to first in passing and second in scoring. International trips can be tricky, so who knows what a trip to Spain does to these teams, but the Bengals are comfortably in better form. I’d love to get off the hook if possible, but I’ll lay the points with the Bengals regardless.
Cincinnati Bengals Betting Preview
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Ravens and Titans, and they play the Steelers next. The Cincinnati Bengals have won 3 straight games. Joe Burrow is completing 73 percent of his passes for 2,115 yards, 20 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions. Burrow has been sacked 13 times this season. Tee Higgins has 726 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns on 43 receptions. Ja’Marr Chase has 492 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns on 43 receptions. Mike Gesicki has 241 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns on 17 receptions.
The Cincinnati Bengals average 80.3 rushing yards, and Chase Brown leads the team with 340 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, the Bengals are allowing 22.6 points and 391.2 total yards per game. The Bengals have forced four turnovers. Barrett Carter leads the Bengals with 58 tackles. Boye Mafe leads the Bengals with 5.5 sacks. Jordan Battle leads the Bengals with 3 interceptions.
Atlanta Falcons Betting Preview
The Atlanta Falcons beat the 49ers, lost to the Buccaneers, and they play the Chiefs next. The Atlanta Falcons have lost 3 of their last 4 games. Michael Penix Jr. is completing 61.9 percent of his passes for 1,282 yards, 9 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions. Penix has been sacked 9 times this season. Drake London has 624 receiving yards and 1 touchdown on 39 receptions. Jahan Dotson has 337 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns on 14 receptions. Bijan Robinson has 203 receiving yards and 1 touchdown on 25 receptions.
The Falcons average 134.8 rushing yards, and Bijan Robinson leads the team with 780 yards and 4 touchdowns. Defensively, the Falcons are allowing 23.6 points and 341.6 total yards per game. The Falcons have forced 3 turnovers. Kendal Daniels leads the Falcons with 53 tackles. Za’Darius Smith leads the Falcons with 4.5 sacks. Jessie Bates III leads the Falcons with 1 interception.
Falcons vs Bengals Injury Report
Kyle Dugger is out for the Bengals with a quad injury. Cedric Johnson is questionable with a foot injury.
The Falcons will be without Zachariah Branch due to a hamstring injury. Brian Robinson is out with a hamstring injury. Cameron Williams, James Pearce Jr., Divine Deablo, Beaux Collins, and Yasir Abdullah are questionable.
Why the Atlanta Falcons will win
- The Falcons have won each of their last three games as underdogs following a Division loss.
- The Bengals have lost eight of their last nine games without Joe Burrow.
- The Bengals have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games without Joe Flacco.
- The Falcons have covered the spread in each of their last four games following a Division loss.
- The Bengals have lost the first half in four of their five previous games at neutral venues.
- The Falcons have scored the first touchdown in six of their last eight Week 9 games.
- The Bengals have lost the first quarter in each of their last four games as favorites following a win.
Why the Cincinnati Bengals will win
- The Falcons have lost each of their last eight day games against AFC opponents.
- The Bengals have won each of their last six games against NFC South opponents.
- The Falcons have failed to cover the spread in 14 of their last 15 games against AFC North opponents.
- The Bengals have covered the spread in each of their last six games against NFC South opponents.
- The Bengals have scored the first touchdown in six of their last seven games as favorites against NFC opponents.
- The Falcons have lost the first quarter in each of their last four day games.
- The Bengals have won the first half in each of their six previous day games against the Falcons following a win.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Bengals’ last 10 games against NFC South opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of the Falcons’ last eight day games against AFC North opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Atlanta Falcons Player Prop Facts
- Kyle Pitts has scored at least one touchdown in four of the Falcons’ last five games against teams that held a winning record.
- Austin Hooper has recorded 11+ receiving yards in 22 of his last 23 appearances in games with a total points line of at least 50.0.
- Heading into Week 9, Bijan Robinson ranks 1st in the NFL in rushing yards (780) this season.
Cincinnati Bengals Player Prop Facts
- Mike Gesicki has scored a touchdown in each of the Bengals’ last six games as favorites.
- Chase Brown has recorded 55+ rushing yards in each of the Bengals’ last four November games.
- Joe Burrow has recorded 282+ passing yards in each of the Bengals’ last five day games as slight favorites (<-3.5 points).
- Chase Brown has recorded 94+ rushing and receiving yards in each of the Bengals’ last eight November games.
- Mike Gesicki has recorded 35+ receiving yards in seven of his last eight appearances in day games with a total points line of at least 50.0.
- Joe Flacco has recorded 22+ completions in seven of his last eight November appearances with his team as a favorite.
- Heading into Week 9, Joe Burrow ranks 1st in the NFL in passing touchdowns (20) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Heading into Week 9, the Falcons rank T1st in the NFL in fumbles recovered (7) this season.
- Heading into Week 9, the Falcons have scored fewer than five points in two games this season – most in the NFL.
- Heading into Week 9, the Bengals rank 1st in the NFL in passing yards per game (288.4) this season.
- Heading into Week 9, the Bengals rank T1st in the NFL in fumbles recovered (7) this season.