- Matchup: New York Jets vs Cincinnati Bengals
- Date: Sunday, October 26, 2025
- Venue: Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, OH
- Broadcast: CBS
- Betting Line: Bengals favored by 6.5 points
- Over/Under Total: 44.5 points
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This Sunday, Paycor Stadium will witness the Cincinnati Bengals (3-4) as they take on the struggling New York Jets (0-7). Cincinnati enters the matchup as 6.5-point favorites, with a total set at 44.5 points.
The Jets are winless at 0-7 this season. In their most recent game, they faced the Carolina Panthers, suffering a defeat with a score of 13-6. Quarterback Tyrod Taylor completed 10 of 22 passes for 126 yards, recording a quarterback rating of 25.9, along with two interceptions. Running back Breece Hall led the ground game with 11 carries for 38 yards (3.5 yards per carry). Isaiah Davis averaged 11.0 yards per reception, finishing with 22 yards on two catches. The Jets had a total of 20 rushing attempts, gaining 81 yards for an average of 4.1 yards per carry. They managed 54 offensive plays, accumulating a total of 220 yards. Defensively, New York allowed 19 completions on 32 attempts, giving up 177 passing yards, with a 59.4% completion rate. On the ground, they permitted 125 yards on 36 carries, averaging 3.5 yards per carry.
On the scoring front, the Jets average 18.4 points per game. They rank 9th in the league with an average of 127.9 rushing yards. Over the season, they have totaled 1,899 yards and earned 63 first downs, although they have been penalized 49 times for 393 yards. The Jets have committed 10 turnovers (3 interceptions and 7 fumbles). In terms of touchdowns, they have scored 7 through the air and 4 on the ground.
Defensively, the Jets rank 26th in the league, allowing 26.1 points per game. They surrender 4.1 yards per rushing attempt and average 129.3 rushing yards allowed per contest. Through the air, they have given up 1,380 passing yards, ranking them 11th in the NFL. They allow 197.1 passing yards per game with a completion percentage of 63.9%. Overall, New York concedes 326.4 yards per game, placing them 16th in the league. They have allowed 13 passing touchdowns and 5 rushing touchdowns, totaling 905 rushing yards given up over the season.
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The Bengals approach this game with a record of 3-4 this season. Their last outing resulted in a thrilling victory against the Pittsburgh Steelers, concluding with a score of 33-31. Running back Chase Brown rushed 11 times for 108 yards, averaging 9.8 yards per carry. In terms of receiving, Brown recorded 2 receptions for -8 yards (-4.0 yards per reception). Quarterback Joe Flacco threw for 342 yards on 31 of 47 passing, posting 3 touchdowns and a quarterback rating of 108.6 without any interceptions, averaging 7.3 yards per attempt. Cincinnati’s defense allowed 20 rushing attempts for 147 yards (7.4 yards per carry). Their pass defense permitted a completion percentage of 67.6%, surrendering 249 yards on 23 of 34 passing attempts. The Bengals concluded the game with a total of 470 yards on 70 plays, averaging 6.7 yards per play, including 142 rushing yards on 23 attempts at a rate of 6.2 yards per attempt.
Currently, the Bengals average 268.7 yards per game, ranking them 31st in the NFL. They average 68.9 rushing yards per game, totaling 482 rushing yards for the season. The team has recorded 8 interceptions while yielding 3 fumbles and earned 73 first downs. Cincinnati has also incurred 38 penalties resulting in 254 yards, placing them 30th in the league regarding penalties committed. This season, the Bengals have achieved 1,399 passing yards, averaging 199.9 yards per game, ranking 21st overall. In terms of points scored, they sit at 26th in the NFL, averaging 19.4 points per game.
The Bengals’ defense allows 30.6 points per game, which ranks them 31st in the league. They have surrendered 17 passing touchdowns and allow 257.1 passing yards per game, ranking them 30th in the NFL. They have given up a total of 961 rushing yards, averaging 137.3 yards per game, along with 8 rushing touchdowns this season. Their defense has participated in 454 plays, placing them 28th in the league. Overall, they have accumulated 9 turnovers (1 fumble and 8 interceptions) thus far, yielding a total of 214 points.
Who will emerge victorious in the Jets-Bengals NFL showdown against the spread?
Prediction: Back the Jets +6.5
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