Texans @ Bengals Predictions

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(11-11-2023, 12:42 AM)SouthernFan Wrote: I think the game plan will be ball control. Mixon goes for over 150 yds and two tds. With Tee out and Chase hurting the passing game will focus on short routes, slants and screens. TE’s will have another good showing and Yoshi gets his third td in the red zone.
Bengals win 27 - 17.

The bengals are the worst rushing team in the NFL and the Texans are actually good at defending the run. With or without chase, bengals will go to the air.

Also? On the Texans side, they are in WAY worse shape from an injury standpoint.

Running back Dameon Pierce (ankle) will miss his second consecutive game. Kicker Ka’imi Fairbairn (quad) and receiver Nico Collins (calf) also will miss Sunday’s game against the Bengals.

Collins did not practice Thursday or Friday after being limited Wednesday.

Safety Jimmie Ward (hamstring) also is out.

Fullback Andrew Beck (ankle/elbow/shoulder), linebacker Jake Hansen (hamstring/hand), tight end Brevin Jordan (foot) and linebacker Henry To’oTo’o (concussion) are the other players who won’t play.

Cornerback Steven Nelson (back/neck), defensive end Jerry Hughes (back) and receiver Robert Woods (foot) are questionable

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They have 7 OL on IR or out. Starting 3rd stringers in some position.

The Texans have 12 players on IR right now.

Bengals will win this game and easily cover the spread.

Stroud is doing great things this year but he goes under 250 and under his 1.5 TDs. Their running game stinks before the OL, FB, TE and Rb injuries.

31-10 bengals.