Texans @ Bengals Predictions

[kevin]

(11-07-2023, 07:28 AM)BengalYankee Wrote: This could be a trap game where the Bengals in the past lose a game where they are expecting a win.

I don't think so this time, the fact that we are currently in last place and are the hunters and not the hunted somewhat spells dividends.

I look for both teams to score often with the Bengals on top.

Bengals 35
Texans 28

P.S. I have both Stroud and Dell on my fantasy football team where I picked them both up on waivers a few weeks ago.  

Yes, trap game due to Chase on limited practice and Higgins too injured to practice at all.  Just when we thought Higgins was back, no, he isn't, and Chase dinged up also.  

I'm not saying Bengals can't win with Boyd and the back-ups, but don't expect Bengals to score 40 or 50 points and blow Houston off the field.  As injured as Bengals are, I'll be happy if Bengals get the win.  Get the win and then hopefully be more healthy for that battle with Baltimore determined to take AFC Title from Bengals this year. It's all Baltimore talked about in off season, beating the Bengals, but that is next week.   For now, beat Houston. 

Due to injuries I'll have a conservative score.  

Bengals 23....2 TD's, 3 FG
Houston 20...2 TD's, 2 FG

and McPherson better be making his field goals if both Chase and Higgins are injured.  Especially Higgins who may not even play and has missed most of season. Boyd is the only good healthy WR, and that is a problem. These TE's and back up WR's better have a good day, it may fall completely on them this Sunday. If Higgins can't play and Chase injured also, I have no problem with 2 TE sets that some teams use. Gives Burrow more protection and gives Mixon more blocking, but work out of Center, not the Shotgun, because Shotgun limits you to just a few types of running plays. Burrow under Center opens up more Runs and Play Action. If Higgins out, and Chase gimpy, don't just go Shotgun all game and expect these other stiffs to be as good as Chase and Higgins. They won't get open and Burrow will get hit a lot.

GO BENGALS