Cleveland opens as underdogs in Week 16 in opposition to a scorching Bengals offense

The Cleveland Browns opened as 7-point street underdogs in opposition to the Cincinnati Bengals forward of their Week 16 match-up, in accordance with FanDuel Sportsbook. The over/underneath on the sport is presently 49.5.

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The Browns (3-11) are coming off of a 21-7 loss to the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs. Regardless that we’ve seen Cleveland’s offense battle at instances this season, it was really the bottom variety of factors they’ve scored all 12 months. And, on high of that, their solely landing actually got here out of dumb luck, once they handed off to RB Jerome Ford on a 2nd-and-long, and he broke free for a 60+ yard landing run. Cleveland can also be dealing with extra uncertainty at quarterback, as QB Jameis Winston threw three interceptions and was benched mid-way by means of the fourth quarter. In whole, Cleveland shot themselves within the foot in opposition to KC, turning it over six instances. On high of that, RB Nick Chubb suffered a damaged foot, ending his season.

The Bengals (5-8) are coming off of a 37-27 win over the Tennessee Titans. Regardless of who the Bengals face, it’s sure to be a shootout. Of their final six video games, the ultimate scores have been: 41-24 (win), 35-34 (loss), 34-27 (loss), 44-38 (loss), 27-20 (win), after which the aforementioned sport in opposition to the Titans. The Bengals have one of many top-ranked passing offenses within the NFL, however one of many worst-ranked passing defenses.

Cleveland misplaced the primary match-up by a rating of 21-14 earlier this season, which is when Deshaun Watson suffered his season-ending damage. Cleveland held the Bengals to only 223 yards of offense that day. The over/underneath for the sport is 49.5.

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