Oddsmakers project the Cleveland Browns (1-5) to put up a fight in their attempt to halt their four-game losing streak, as they are just 5.5-point underdogs in a matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals (2-4) on Sunday, October 20, 2024 at Cleveland Browns Stadium. The total is 42 points for this game.
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How to watch Bengals vs. Browns: TV channel & live stream
TV channel: CBS
Live Stream: Watch this game on Paramount+
Bengals Insights
The Bengals’ offense has been producing this season, as it ranks eighth in the league with 26.2 points per game. In terms of yards, the team ranks 10th with 2,099 total yards (349.8 per game).
Through the air, Cincinnati is top-10 in passing yards this year, ranking sixth in the NFL with 1,498 total pass yards (249.7 per game). It also ranks third in passing touchdowns (12).
On the ground, the Bengals have tallied 601 rushing yards this season, ranking 22nd in the league. When it comes to rushing TDs, they rank ninth in the NFL with six.
Cincinnati, at 61.1%, ranks 12th in the NFL in red-zone percentage. In third-down percentage, it is fourth (45.8%).
Cincinnati’s defense has sputtered this season, as it ranks 26th in the league with 152 points allowed (25.3 per game).
When it comes to stopping the pass, the Bengals are 18th in the NFL with 1,260 passing yards allowed (210 per game) and 14th in yards allowed per pass attempt (6.4).
Against the run, the Bengals’ defense has struggled this season, as it ranks 28th in the league with 876 rushing yards allowed (146 per game).
On defense, Cincinnati is 25th in the NFL in red-zone efficiency allowed (65%) and 26th in third-down percentage allowed (44.7%).
Browns Insights
The Browns’ scoring attack has been sputtering this season, as it ranks 28th in the league with 95 points (15.8 per game).
Through the air, Cleveland is bottom-10 in passing yards this season, ranking fourth-last in the NFL with 858 total passing yards (143 per game). It also ranks 32nd in yards per attempt (4.3).
On the ground, the Browns are having trouble moving the ball on the ground this season, with just 583 rushing yards (97.2 per game). They rank 31st with two rushing touchdowns.
Cleveland ranks 32nd in the NFL in third-down percentage at 19.2%. In red-zone percentage, it ranks seventh at 66.7%.
So far this season, Cleveland is midde-of-the-pack in points allowed (23.5 per game), ranking 20th in the league.
When it comes to defending the pass, the Browns have ceded 1,178 total passing yards (13th in NFL) and rank 21st in yards allowed per pass attempt (6.8).
Against the run, the Browns are 21st in the NFL with 824 rushing yards allowed (137.3 per game) and 21st in yards allowed per rush attempt (4.7).
Defensively, Cleveland is 13th in the NFL in third-down efficiency allowed at 35%. In red-zone percentage allowed, it ranks 16th at 52.6%.
Bengals Leaders
Joe Burrow is coming off an effort last week in which he threw for 208 yards to go along with zero touchdowns and zero interceptions. For the season, he has aired it out for 1,578 passing yards with 12 TDs and two INTs. On the ground, he has scampered for 94 yards on 18 attempts while getting into the end zone on one occasion.
On the ground, Chase Brown ran for 53 rushing yards (5.3 YPC) and one rushing touchdown last week on 10 carries. Meanwhile, he has gotten 51 carries on the season, rushing for 283 yards (5.5 YPC) and three touchdowns.
Zack Moss picked up 13 rushing yards (2.2 YPC) last week on six attempts. For the season, he has gotten 63 carries, turning them into 283 yards (3.6 YPC) and two TDs while also reeling in 12 balls for 126 yards and finding the end zone one time.
In the receiving game, Ja’Marr Chase got six targets last week, turning them into five catches for 72 yards. Looking at his season-long production, he has 42 targets for 34 receptions, 565 yards, and five touchdowns.
Last week, Tee Higgins drew seven targets and caught seven balls for 77 yards. When it comes to his numbers for the season, he has been targeted 37 times leading to 25 receptions, 259 yards, and two TDs.
Andrei Iosivas totaled two receptions (on three targets) last week, which led to 36 yards. His season stat line includes 14 catches (23 targets) for 189 yards and three TDs.
On the other side of the ball, Trey Hendrickson produced 2.0 sacks last week, with five sacks, five TFL and 14 tackles on the season.
Browns Leaders
Deshaun Watson has five touchdown throws and three interceptions in six games, completing 61.3% of his passes for 1,020 yards (170 per game).
With his legs, Watson has scored one touchdown and accumulated 148 yards.
As part of the ground attack, Jerome Ford has scored one touchdown and accumulated 264 yards (44 per game).
In addition, Ford has hauled in 20 passes for 87 yards and zero touchdowns.
In six games, Jerry Jeudy has 20 receptions for 248 yards (41.3 per game) and one TD.
Through five games, D’Onta Foreman has run for 124 yards (24.8 per game) and zero TDs.
In six contests for the Browns, Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah has posted two sacks to go with seven TFL, 46 tackles, and one interception.
Myles Garrett has been providing a big boost on defense, delivering 13 tackles, six TFL, and four sacks for the Browns.
On defense, Grant Delpit has been causing chaos, totaling four TFL and 31 tackles for the Browns.
On the defensive side of the ball, Martin Emerson has piled up 29 tackles and one TFL in six 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 |
W 34-24 |
FOX |
10/6/2024 |
Ravens |
L 41-38 |
CBS |
10/13/2024 |
at Giants |
W 17-7 |
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 |
– |
– |
Browns Schedule
Date |
Opponent |
Score |
TV |
9/8/2024 |
Cowboys |
L 33-17 |
FOX |
9/15/2024 |
at Jaguars |
W 18-13 |
CBS |
9/22/2024 |
Giants |
L 21-15 |
FOX |
9/29/2024 |
at Raiders |
L 20-16 |
CBS |
10/6/2024 |
at Commanders |
L 34-13 |
FOX |
10/13/2024 |
at Eagles |
L 20-16 |
FOX |
10/20/2024 |
Bengals |
– |
CBS |
10/27/2024 |
Ravens |
– |
CBS |
11/3/2024 |
Chargers |
– |
CBS |
11/17/2024 |
at Saints |
– |
FOX |
11/21/2024 |
Steelers |
– |
Amazon Prime Video |
12/2/2024 |
at Broncos |
– |
ESPN |
12/8/2024 |
at Steelers |
– |
CBS |
12/15/2024 |
Chiefs |
– |
CBS |
12/19/2024 |
at Bengals |
– |
Amazon Prime Video |
12/29/2024 |
Dolphins |
– |
NBC |
TBD |
at Ravens |
– |
– |
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