The Cincinnati Bengals host the Cleveland Browns in NFL Week 16 at Paycor Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. on CBS (Local 12/EKRC-TV).
The Bengals are coming off a win over the Tennessee Titans, while the Browns lost to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 15.
Cincinnati still has a chance at the postseason, but it needs help. The Bengals must win, the Denver Broncos must lose and the Miami Dolphins and Indianapolis Colts must each lose at least one more game.
Cincinnati has a 10-point lead and the over/under is 46.5, according to BetMGM.
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Bengals score against Browns | Bengals 24, Browns 6
Joe Burrow connected with Ja’Marr Chase for a 32-yard touchdown. The Bengals forced a turnover on downs after Burrow’s fumble and all but sealed the game with the chase touchdown with just 1:44 remaining in regulation.
Joe Burrow fumbles near the end zone | Bengals 17, Browns 6
Joe Burrow fumbled trying to avoid a sack while the Bengals were inside the 5-yard line and the Browns were taking over at their own 21-yard line.
Bengals intercept Dorian Thompson-Robinson again | Bengals 17, Browns 6
Geno Stone intercepted a deflected Thompson-Robinson pass and the Bengals took over at their own 33-yard line. The Bengals have yet to score in the second half with 8:20 left in regulation.
Bengals punt after turnover | Bengals 17, Browns 6
The Bengals couldn’t do anything with the Jordan Battle interception and punted again.
Bengals intercept Browns | Bengals 17, Browns 6
Jordan Battle intercepted Dorian Thompson-Robinson in the end zone to give the Bengals the ball.
Bengals punt again | Bengals 17, Browns 6
The Bengals fumbled on their second possession of the second half and the Browns took over at their own 36-yard line.
Browns vs. Bengals result | Bengals 17, Browns 6
Jerome Ford scored on a 4-yard touchdown run, but Dustin Hopkins missed the point-after-touchdown attempt.
Are the Bengals eliminated from the playoffs?
No, the Bengals still have a chance in the postseason. They have to win, the Broncos have to lose, and then the Colts and Dolphins have to lose another game each.
Bengals score on first drive of second half | Bengals 17, Browns 0
The Bengals were forced to punt after their first drive of the second half. The Browns take over at their own 11-yard line.
Bengals kicker Cade York scores a 59-yard field goal | Bengals 17, Browns 0
Cade York made a 59-yard field goal to end the first half.
Bengals force another Browns punt | Bengals 14, Browns 0
The Bengals defense got another stop and forced a punt. The Bengals will take over at their own 33-yard line.
Bengals score against Browns | Bengals 14, Browns 0
Andrei Iosivas caught a 6-yard touchdown pass from Joe Burrow. Bengals kicker Cade York converted the point-after-touchdown attempt.
Bengals force another Browns punt | Bengals 7, Browns 0
The Bengals forced another punt from the Browns and will take their third offensive possession of the game at the 50-yard line.
Bengals kicker Cade York misses field goal | Bengals 7, Browns 0
Cade York missed a 47-yard field goal on the Bengals’ second offensive possession of the game.
Bengals force Browns punt | Bengals 7, Browns 0
The Bengals forced the Browns to punt and will take over at their own 27-yard line.
Bengals score against Browns | Bengals 7, Browns 0
The Bengals gained 99 yards on their first offensive drive of the game, capped by a remarkable 2-yard touchdown pass from Joe Burrow to Tee Higgins. Burrow was trying to climb the pocket when he was hit and threw the pass while falling to the ground. The piece was confirmed after verification.
The Bengals force a turnover inside the 1-yard line
The Browns found themselves inside the 1-yard line on their first drive, highlighted by former Cincinnati Bearcats running back Jerome Ford gaining 68 yards on his first carry of the game, but Vonn Bell recovered after one Fumble near the goal line.
Bengals vs Browns live score updates, highlights
The Bengals host the Browns in NFL Week 16 at Paycor Stadium. Cincinnati is ahead by 10 points, according to BetMGM, and the overall point over/under is 46.5. The Bengals are looking for their third straight win and the win of the season against the Cleveland Browns. Follow the entire game for live updates and highlights.
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Bengals inactive against Cleveland Browns
The Bengals will be without Orlando Brown Jr. again. Here is the list of Cincinnati’s inactive players for today’s game:
Quarterback Logan Woodside
Wide receiver Charlie Jones
Offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr.
Tight end Tanner Hudson
Defensive end Sam Hubbard
Defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins
Cleveland vs Cincinnati prediction
Kelsey Conway, Enquirer Bengals beats reporter: The Bengals will be ready for this game against the Browns. Joe Burrow knows how important it is to play his best football in the final weeks of the season. Cleveland will give Cincinnati a tough time, but ultimately Burrow’s performance will help the Bengals win. Bengals 16, Browns 13
Jason Williams, Enquirer sports columnist: Cleveland has lost three straight games by double digits, and things appear to be even bleaker with the Browns now starting No. 3 quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson. Then again, this is a rivalry game and the Bengals have done terribly at home this season. The Bengals are looking for their first three-game winning streak of the season, picking up road wins against Dallas and Tennessee. The Bengals can’t play as sloppily as they did in Nashville last week and expect to win. The Browns are a better three-win team than the Titans. The Bengals have a 9.5 point advantage, but expect a close game. Bengals 23, Browns 20
Jason Hoffmann, Enquirer sports editor: The Bengals are in winning mode and the Browns have already solidified their postseason plans, but things are never easy for Cincinnati against Cleveland. The Bengals will win, but it won’t be pretty. Bengals 31, Browns 28
Bengals vs. Browns spread
According to BetMGM, the Bengals are 10-point favorites and the over/under is 46.5.
What time is the Bengals game today?
Kickoff between the Browns and Bengals is scheduled for 1 p.m. at Paycor Stadium.
Here’s how to watch Bengals vs. Browns today
The Bengals vs. Titans game will be broadcast on CBS (Local 12/WKRC-TV) and available to stream on Paramount+.
Bengals vs. Browns tips and predictions
Kelsey Conway, Enquirer Bengals beats reporter: The Bengals will be ready for this game against the Browns. Joe Burrow knows how important it is to play his best football in the final weeks of the season. Cleveland will give Cincinnati a tough time, but ultimately Burrow’s performance will help the Bengals win. Bengals 16, Browns 13
Jason Williams, Enquirer sports columnist: Cleveland has lost three straight games by double digits, and things appear to be even bleaker with the Browns now starting No. 3 quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson. Then again, this is a rivalry game and the Bengals have done terribly at home this season. The Bengals are looking for their first three-game winning streak of the season after road wins against Dallas and Tennessee. The Bengals can’t play as sloppily as they did in Nashville last week and expect to win. The Browns are a better three-win team than the Titans. The Bengals have a 9.5 point advantage, but expect a close game. Bengals 23, Browns 20
Jason Hoffmann, Enquirer sports editor: The Bengals are in winning mode and the Browns have already solidified their postseason plans, but things are never easy for Cincinnati against Cleveland. The Bengals will win, but it won’t be pretty. Bengals 31, Browns 28
Bengals vs. Browns all-time record
The Bengals lead the all-time series 54-48
Bengals vs. Browns distribution, odds
The Bengals are 10-point favorites (-110), according to BetMGM, and the overall point over/under is 46.5 (-110). The odds of the Bengals reaching 10 points are -110, meaning bettors would pay $110 to win $100, with a total payout of $210.
Bengals 2024 NFL Schedule
Week 1: September 8, Bengals vs. New England Patriots, 1 p.m. ET, CBS Patriots 16, Bengals 10
Week 2: September 15, Bengals at Kansas City Chiefs, 4:25 p.m. ET, CBS Bengals 25, Chiefs 26
Week 3: September 23, Bengals vs. Washington Commanders, 8 p.m. ET | *Monday Night Football on ABC/ESPN Commanders 38, Bengals 33
Week 4: September 29, Bengals at Carolina Panthers, 1 p.m. ET, Fox Bengals 34, Panthers 24
Week 5: October 6, Bengals vs. Baltimore Ravens, 1 p.m. ET, CBS Ravens 41, Bengals 38
Week 6: October 13, Bengals at New York Giants, 8 p.m. ET | *Sunday Night Football on NBC Bengals 17, Giants 7
Week 7: October 20, Bengals at Cleveland Browns, 1 p.m. ET, CBS Bengals 21, Browns 14
Week 8: October 27, Bengals vs. Philadelphia Eagles, 4:25 p.m. ET, CBS Eagles 37, Bengals 17
Week 9: November 3, Bengals vs. Las Vegas Raiders, 1 p.m. ET, Fox Bengals 41, Raiders 24
Week 10: November 7, Bengals at Baltimore Ravens, 8 p.m. ET | *Thursday Night Football on Amazon Prime Ravens 41, Bengals 38
Week 11: November 17, Bengals at Los Angeles Chargers, 8:20 p.m. ET, NBC Sunday Night Football Chargers 34, Bengals 27
Week 12: Bye week
Week 13: December 1, Bengals vs. Pittsburgh Steelers, 1 p.m. ET, CBS Steelers 44, Bengals 38
Week 14: December 9, Bengals at Dallas Cowboys, 8 p.m. ET | *Monday Night Football on ESPN. Bengals 27, Cowboys 20
Week 15: December 15, Bengals at Tennessee Titans, 1 p.m. ET, Fox Bengals 37, Titans 27
Week 16: December 22, Bengals vs. Cleveland Browns | 1 p.m. ET, CBS
Week 17: Bengals vs. Denver Broncos, date and network to be announced
Week 18: Bengals at Pittsburgh Steelers, date and network to be announced
*There will be no games during the final two weeks of the season as the NFL reserves the right to move games to prime time based on playoff scenarios.
