Cincinnati convert 50.6% of their third downs, the best rate in the NFL, and hold opponents to 35.0% in the red zone. Our Titans vs Bengals prediction is the most lopsided on the card.
The Cincinnati Bengals are 4-2 at +41 and Joe Burrow has 15 touchdown passes to three interceptions. The Tennessee Titans are 1-6.
Tennessee Titans @ Cincinnati Bengals
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Titans vs Bengals: our editor’s props
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Titans vs Bengals: 2026 form so far
A 4-2 team against a 1-6 team outscored by 48. The table pairs every attacking number with the defensive number opposite it.
Titans attack against the Bengals defence
| Per game | Titans offence | Bengals allow |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 157.4 | 230.3 |
| Rushing yards | 91.1 | 116.3 |
| Yards per carry | 4.0 | 4.7 |
| Passer rating | 73.8 | 88.0 |
| Touchdowns | 1.6 | 2.0 |
| Third-down conversion | 35.4% | 48.1% |
| Red-zone conversion | 47.4% | 35.0% |
| Sacks conceded / recorded | 1.6 | 3.5 |
Bengals attack against the Titans defence
| Per game | Bengals offence | Titans allow |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 264.0 | 233.0 |
| Rushing yards | 81.2 | 131.1 |
| Yards per carry | 3.6 | 4.2 |
| Passer rating | 110.4 | 91.4 |
| Touchdowns | 3.2 | 2.1 |
| Third-down conversion | 50.6% | 40.7% |
| Red-zone conversion | 63.6% | 60.0% |
| Sacks conceded / recorded | 1.7 | 2.4 |
Cincinnati have 21 sacks, a total no team has beaten. Tennessee have conceded 11.
Titans vs Bengals quarterback matchup
Joe Burrow has 15 touchdown passes to three interceptions at 110.4 and threw four scores last week. Cam Ward has four to five at 73.8.
| Team | Quarterback | Last game | Season to date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Titans | Cam Ward | 20/31, 181 yds, 0 TD, 1 INT, 66.7 rtg | 129/208, 1179 yds, 4 TD, 5 INT, 73.8 rtg (7 games) |
| Bengals | Joe Burrow | 22/30, 292 yds, 4 TD, 0 INT, 143.3 rtg | 157/219, 1653 yds, 15 TD, 3 INT, 110.4 rtg (6 games) |
Titans vs Bengals injury report and team news
Cincinnati convert 50.6% of their third downs, the best rate in the NFL.
Cincinnati hold opponents to 35.0% in the red zone, third-best in the league.
Tennessee have scored 108 points and 11 touchdowns in seven games.
Tennessee TitansCincinnati BengalsFifty per cent on third down
Cincinnati move the chains on more than half of their third downs, the only team in the league doing so.
The defence is good too: 35.0% allowed in the red zone and 21 sacks.
Tennessee have the opposite profile everywhere: 108 points, 11 touchdowns and a 73.8 passer rating.
Players to watch
- Joe Burrow (CIN, QB): 1,653 passing yards and 15 touchdowns at 110.4.
- Ja’Marr Chase (CIN, WR): The first read in the league’s best third-down offence.
- Cam Ward (TEN, QB): Four touchdown passes to five interceptions at 73.8.
- Tony Pollard (TEN, RB): The most dependable thing in an attack with 108 points.
How to watch Titans vs Bengals
Kickoff is 6pm GMT on Sunday 1 November at Paycor Stadium, which is 1:00 PM ET. This is not one of Channel 5 or 5ACTION’s free-to-air picks this week. Sky Sports has the UK coverage and NFL Game Pass on DAZN carries every game of the season, live or on demand. Sky takes one exclusive pick from each of the two Sunday afternoon windows, and those two reach Game Pass 24 hours after the final whistle. Squawka may earn a commission if you subscribe through that link.
| Detail | Titans vs Bengals |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, November 1, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 6.00pm GMT Sun 1 Nov / 1:00 PM ET |
| Venue | Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, OH |
| TV | Sky Sports |
| Live stream | NFL Game Pass (DAZN) |
| Week | Week 8, 2026 NFL season |
Titans vs Bengals prediction and score projection
Our Titans vs Bengals prediction is Cincinnati by 30-13. The Bengals are the best third-down team in football and Tennessee have scored 11 touchdowns in seven games.
The live line for this game moves as team news arrives.
Every Week 8 game, previewed
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Sun 7:00 PM | Cardinals @ Cowboys | Cowboys 27-17 | Read |
| Sun 7:00 PM | Falcons @ Buccaneers | Buccaneers 24-21 | Read |
| Sun 7:00 PM | Ravens @ Bills | Bills 27-20 | Read |
| Sun 7:00 PM | Browns @ Steelers | Steelers 23-17 | Read |
| Sun 7:00 PM | Colts @ Jaguars | Jaguars 27-16 | Read |
| Sun 7:00 PM | Raiders @ Jets | Raiders 23-20 | Read |
| Sun 7:00 PM | Vikings @ Lions | Vikings 24-21 | Read |
| Sun 7:00 PM | Titans @ Bengals | Bengals 30-13 | You are here |
| Sun 10:05 PM | Chargers @ Rams | Rams 26-16 | Read |
| Sun 10:25 PM | Chiefs @ Broncos | Chiefs 27-24 | Read |
| Sun 10:25 PM | Patriots @ Dolphins | Patriots 26-17 | Read |
| Mon 2:20 AM | Eagles @ Commanders | Eagles 20-17 | Read |
| Tue 2:15 AM | Bears @ Seahawks | Seahawks 24-21 | Read |
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Titans vs Bengals FAQ
6pm GMT on Sunday 1 November at Paycor Stadium, which is 1:00 PM ET.
Sky Sports has the coverage and NFL Game Pass on DAZN carries every game of the season, live or on demand. Sky holds one exclusive pick in each of the two Sunday afternoon windows, and those two reach Game Pass 24 hours after the final whistle. Channel 5 and 5ACTION carry the week’s free-to-air games, and those are not blacked out.
Cincinnati, converting 50.6% — the only team in the NFL above half.
One hundred and eight in seven games.
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