The Cincinnati Bengals (0-3) are 4.5-point favorites as they attempt to break their three-game losing streak in a matchup against the Carolina Panthers (1-2) on Sunday, September 29, 2024 at Bank of America Stadium. The over/under is 47.
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TV channel: FOX
Bengals Insights
Offensively, the Bengals are posting 22.7 points per game (13th in NFL) and 326.7 yards per game (16th).
Through the air, Cincinnati is top-10 in passing yards this year, ranking seventh in the NFL with 712 total pass yards (237.3 per game). It also ranks seventh in passing touchdowns (five).
On the ground, the Bengals have been one of the least effective rushing offenses in the league, ranking fourth-last in the NFL by posting 89.3 rush yards per game. Meanwhile, they rank 13th with two rushing touchdowns.
Cincinnati is 10th in the NFL in third-down percentage at 41.2%. In red-zone percentage, it ranks 15th at 50%.
So far this year, Cincinnati’s defense has struggled to stop opposing offenses, as it ranks 25th in the league with 26.7 points allowed per game. In terms of total yards, the team ranks 13th with 932 total yards allowed (310.7 per game).
When it comes to defending the pass, the Bengals are eighth in the NFL in passing yards allowed with 505 (168.3 per game) and 21st in yards allowed per pass attempt (7).
Against the run, the Bengals’ defense has been ineffective this season, as it ranks eighth-to-last in the league with 142.3 rushing yards per game allowed. In terms of yards per attempt, the team ranks ninth in the NFL with 4.1 yards allowed per run attempt.
Defensively, Cincinnati is 21st in the NFL in third-down percentage allowed (37.5%) and 16th in red-zone percentage allowed (55.6%).
Panthers Insights
The Panthers’ offense has had trouble finding the end zone this season, as it ranks 27th in the NFL with 16.3 points per contest. In terms of yards, the team ranks 28th with 789 total yards (263 per game).
Through the air, Carolina’s passing offense has been stuck in neutral this season, as it ranks seventh-last in the league with 510 passing yards (170 per contest). In terms of yards per attempt, the team ranks 26th (5.4).
On the ground, the Panthers’ rushing offense has been ineffective this season, as it ranks sixth-last in the league with 279 rushing yards (93 per contest). In terms of rush yards per attempt, the team ranks 22nd (4).
Carolina ranks 12th in the NFL in terms of red-zone efficiency, with a mark of 57.1%. It is 12th in third-down percentage at 20.6%.
So far this season, Carolina has had one of the lesser defenses in the league, ranking 31st in the NFL by allowing 31.7 points per game. Meanwhile, it ranks 23rd in the NFL with 353 total yards allowed per contest.
When it comes to defending the pass, the Panthers have surrendered 605 passing yards this season, ranking 15th in the league. In terms of passing touchdowns allowed, they are 30th in the NFL with seven.
Against the run, the Panthers have been one of the least effective defenses in the league, allowing the sixth-most rushing yards in the NFL (151.3 per game). Meanwhile, they rank 24th with four rushing touchdowns allowed.
On defense, Carolina ranks 27th in the NFL in terms of third-down efficiency allowed, with a mark of 47.5%. It is 32nd in red-zone percentage allowed at 88.9%.
Bengals Leaders
Joe Burrow passed for 324 yards (76.3% completion percentage) with three touchdowns and zero interceptions last week. On the season, he has completed 70.9% of his throws for 746 passing yards, five TDs, and zero picks..
On the ground, Zack Moss had 12 carries last week and generated 58 rushing yards (4.8 YPC) with one TD. He has 33 rushing attempts for 136 yards (4.1 YPC) and two touchdowns on the season, with eight receptions for 69 yards as a receiver.
Chase Brown carried the rock on seven occasions last week and rushed for 62 yards (8.9 YPC). His season-long stats include 14 rushing attempts for 104 yards (7.4 YPC) and zero scores..
In the receiving game, Ja’Marr Chase was targeted seven times last week, and he reeled in six passes for 118 yards and two receiving touchdowns. His season-long numbers look like this: 18 targets, 16 catches, 215 yards, two touchdowns.
Last week, Mike Gesicki was the target of five passes, catching four of them for 47 yards. His season-long numbers include: 18 targets, 14 receptions, 156 yards, zero TDs.
Andrei Iosivas tallied five receptions (on seven targets) last week, which led to 52 yards and one touchdown. His season stat line includes 10 catches (17 targets) for 85 yards and three TDs.
On defense, Trey Hendrickson — who has three sacks this season — posted 1.0 sack last week.
Panthers Leaders
On the ground, Chuba Hubbard has run for 192 yards (64 per game) and zero touchdowns in three games.
Additionally, Hubbard has nine receptions for 67 yards and one touchdown.
Andy Dalton has aired it out for 319 yards (159.5 per game), completing 68.4% of his passes, with three touchdowns and zero interceptions in two games.
In the passing attack, Diontae Johnson has scored one TD, catching 13 balls for 156 yards (52 per game).
On the ground, Miles Sanders has found the end zone on one occasion and picked up 59 yards (19.7 per game).
Shaq Thompson has been providing a big boost on the defensive side of the ball, delivering 30 tackles and two TFL for the Panthers.
Over three games for the Panthers, Mike Jackson Sr. has totaled one interception to go with 19 tackles and four passes defended.
Josey Jewell has delivered 23 tackles in three games for the Panthers.
On the defensive side of the ball, A’Shawn Robinson has racked up 18 tackles in three games.
Bengals Schedule
Date |
Opponent |
Score |
TV |
9/8/2024 |
Patriots |
L 16-10 |
CBS |
9/15/2024 |
at Chiefs |
L 26-25 |
CBS |
9/23/2024 |
Commanders |
L 38-33 |
ABC |
9/29/2024 |
at Panthers |
– |
FOX |
10/6/2024 |
Ravens |
– |
CBS |
10/13/2024 |
at Giants |
– |
NBC |
10/20/2024 |
at Browns |
– |
CBS |
10/27/2024 |
Eagles |
– |
CBS |
11/3/2024 |
Raiders |
– |
FOX |
11/7/2024 |
at Ravens |
– |
Amazon Prime Video |
11/17/2024 |
at Chargers |
– |
CBS |
12/1/2024 |
Steelers |
– |
CBS |
12/9/2024 |
at Cowboys |
– |
ESPN |
12/15/2024 |
at Titans |
– |
FOX |
12/19/2024 |
Browns |
– |
Amazon Prime Video |
TBD |
Broncos |
– |
– |
TBD |
at Steelers |
– |
– |
Panthers Schedule
Date |
Opponent |
Score |
TV |
9/8/2024 |
at Saints |
L 47-10 |
FOX |
9/15/2024 |
Chargers |
L 26-3 |
CBS |
9/22/2024 |
at Raiders |
W 36-22 |
CBS |
9/29/2024 |
Bengals |
– |
FOX |
10/6/2024 |
at Bears |
– |
FOX |
10/13/2024 |
Falcons |
– |
FOX |
10/20/2024 |
at Commanders |
– |
CBS |
10/27/2024 |
at Broncos |
– |
CBS |
11/3/2024 |
Saints |
– |
CBS |
11/10/2024 |
vs. Giants |
– |
NFL Network |
11/24/2024 |
Chiefs |
– |
CBS |
12/1/2024 |
Buccaneers |
– |
FOX |
12/8/2024 |
at Eagles |
– |
FOX |
12/15/2024 |
Cowboys |
– |
FOX |
12/22/2024 |
Cardinals |
– |
FOX |
12/29/2024 |
at Buccaneers |
– |
CBS |
TBD |
at Falcons |
– |
– |
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