Love this game. High powered offenses with electric QBs, defenses that look good but are susceptible to exploitation.... so excited for this one. The edge goes to the Bengals though, who have the least amount of starters out for this game. The x factor for this game is Joe Burrow vs this Houston defense who has gave up an average of 257 passing yards per game over the last 3 games and has deteriorated since the first 4 games of the season. If this was in Houston I'd be willing to back the rookie by a TD but I can't put money against Joe Burrow even without Tee Higgins available Sunday. As long a Chase and Joe Mixon are available, this offense is going to move the chains more efficiently than CJ Shroud without Nico Collins and Dameon Pierce. Run game is non existent for the Texans and thats how a team can really get to Cincy, so if they force the Texans to pass the ball there could be a fall from grace game for the sensational first year QB. Give me the Bengals at home to win by a TD.

Official Play: Bengals -6.5

Side Bet: Under 47

Hail Mary: Irv Smith Anytime TD