09-22-2020, 07:39 PM . The Bengals beat the Eagles 32-14 on Dec. 4, 2016 in Cincinnati. Safety Shawn Williams is expected to return, so there's a chance he could help in that area. Awful Llama Official Bengal Board Alpaca. Cincinnati was gashed by pass-catching back Kareem Hunt last Thursday. Green gets confidence boost, Cincinnati Bengals blow 21-point lead, lose to Indianapolis Colts 31-27, Indianapolis Colts vs Cincinnati Bengals: Week 6 Inactives. Cincinnati is 9-0 against the spread in their last nine games against Philadelphia. They jumped to -6.5 with early money on the home side, where they sit as of Tuesday morning. Miles Sanders averaged 4.8 yards-per-carry against the Rams, finishing with 95 rushing yards and a touchdown. Obviously, we have the talent and the pass rushers to get the quarterback.". A couple deep connections with Green or Ross could change that average quickly. They've allowed the third-most rushing yards (370) in the NFL through two weeks. Use our NFL parlay calculator to create your own parlays and see their potential payouts. The Bengals are currently 4.5-point underdogs against the Eagles, according to Bovada. On top of familiarity with the offensive sets, the Eagles also have an ace up their sleeve as it pertains to Taylor’s playbook. They're going up against a quarterback in Carson Wentz, who will give the ball away. Prediction: The Bengals desperately need a win, but it isn't going to come this week. "I feel like there were conversations as a team that were pretty eye-opening for a lot of guys," safety Jessie Bates said. That is a huge change from Philadelphia opening up as eight-point favorites earlier in the week. The Bengals are still looking for their first win, and this week they will be facing another quarterback looking for a bounce back week. The total has gone over in five of Philadelphia’s last seven games against Cincinnati. It is also worth noting that the Bengals have covered each week so far, so bettors may be riding that wave causing the spread to shrink. They have to find a way to produce some explosive plays downfield. Cincinnati is 2-18 straight up in their last 20 games. On the other side of the ball, Eagles QB Carson Wentz has a great opportunity to get his head straight after two subpar performances. Philadelphia’s banged-up offensive line did solid work versus the Rams and won’t see the same pressure out of the toothless Cincy defense (especially if Geno Atkins is still sidelined with a shoulder injury). Posts: 4,649 Threads: 22 Last week we saw a few more experts express a willingness to take a chance on Cincinnati, but that good will has been tested a little bit with the defensive outing on National television that saw the Browns face little to no resistance most of the game. Defensive tackle Fletcher Cox (abdomen) has missed practice this week. Both veterans missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday. they got punched in the mouth by Cleveland and didn't respond. Other players are confused by the changes as well. The Bengals are bleeding an average of five yards per rush to opponents, so Philly could chew up the TOP (time of possession) on the turf and keep scoring low. The offense is focused on generating big plays, but the Bengals defense needs to wake up. I feel like the talk that we had after that game wasn’t pretty. 5 bold predictions for the Bengals vs. Eagles matchup in Week 3. Register today for free or log in to access this premium article. Cincinnati is 6-0 against the spread in their last six games when playing on the road against Philadelphia. Sam Greene/Cincinnati Enquirer-USA TODAY NETWORK. Philadelphia barely ran the ball in the opening loss to Washington, but got RB Miles Sanders back in action for Week 2 and rumbled for a respectable 121 yards on just 26 carries – an average of 4.65 yards per run. Sanders sat out Week 1 with a tender hamstring and looked rusty early on against Los Angeles, fumbling away the ball on the third play from scrimmage. "We struggled to stop the run," Lawson said this week. Philadelphia is 9-3 straight up in their last 12 games against an opponent in the AFC. Burrow and Green haven't gotten on the same page yet, but after a full week of practice and two games under their belt, the duo should be ready to go on Sunday. Can the Bengals finally put an all-around game together and get the win? By PatrickJudis @PatrickJudis Sep 26, 2020, 9:00am EDT "Not even having an offseason, I missed a lot of training camp. These are our NFL free picks and predictions for Bengals vs. Eagles on September 27. They've won three of the past four meetings and have not lost to the Eagles since 2000. So we’re excited for this challenge.". The total has gone over in five of Cincinnati’s last six games. The Bengals are still underdogs in another battle of winless teams. We are gonna get more opportunities. So much explaining is due from the coaching staff after this one. Expect the Eagles' offense to get him into a rhythm early in this game. "I like to work, I like to feel comfortable," Green said on Thursday. Even if the Bengals hold him to 4.8, it's much better than the 6.1 yards-per-carry average the Browns posted last week. You have to put your mindset to it every day, day in and day out.". The Bengals defense needs to generate a few turnovers on Sunday if they're going to beat the Eagles. Former Bengals kicker Jake Elliott is going to make the game-winning field goal in the closing seconds. The Eagles were 5.5-point home favorites on the lookahead line last week and reopened at -6 Sunday night following their loss to the Rams. September 25, 2020 Eagles vs. Bengals: Predictions, betting odds and broadcast info for Week 3 They've forced one turnover in two games. How are the Bengals going to contain Zach Ertz and Dallas Goedert? Philadelphia is 3-7 against the spread in their last 10 games. You can bet on NFL odds at every online and casino sportsbooks, including NFL moneylines, spreads, Over/Under totals and a ton of NFL prop odds. You have to want to win. The Eagles have turned the ball over six times in two games. While we’re going Over on this total offensive yardage, Sanders could also be worth a wager to find the end zone anytime. The Bengals had plenty of missed tackles, but they got punched in the mouth by Cleveland and didn't respond. The team went 0-8 in one score contests last year. Cincinnati is 13-5 ATS in their last 18 games against an opponent in the NFC East. However, the running back settled in and found his form on the ground and through the air. Bengals 27 Eagles 24 My hope is with no spring camps, no preseason, with extra time between games, Bengals O Line starts coming together in … If we don’t figure it out, some people won’t be here. A pair of winless teams will matchup in week three of the NFL with the Cincinnati Bengals traveling to visit the Philadelphia Eagles. Bengals: John Ross WR (Out), C.J. The Eagles are dealing with injury issues of their own. Their .731 winning percentage is the second-highest against any NFL opponent (9-3 against Lions). Philadelphia is a 4.5-point favorite in this matchup, but these are two pretty evenly matched teams. They've been outscored 57-19 in their last six quarters of play, which includes a 37-19 loss to the Rams in Week 2. But we’ve also missed some opportunities to put the ball down the field. September 23, 2020 Alex Austin. Here are three things the Bengals need to do on Sunday to get their first win. "If you are not this pissed off after the game we just lost and gave up 200 yards rushing, it is not right. Bengals at Eagles: Expert picks and predictions, Geno Atkins, Carlos Dunlap unhappy with roles in Bengals defense, per report. Be sure to monitor the gametime conditions with our NFL weather info. Sacks, forced fumbles and interceptions are game changers. Bengals at Eagles: Expert picks and predictions The Bengals are still underdogs in another battle of winless teams. Jalen Reagor won't play due to a thumb injury. There will be parts of the Cincinnati offense that looks familiar to the Eagles this Sunday. That’s part of being great.". The Under is 8-3-1 in Bengals’ last 12 road games. The two teams tied 13-13 on Nov. 16, 2008 at Paul Brown Stadium. The forecast is calling for partly cloudy skies and temperatures in the high 70s with light winds blowing up to 5 mph at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday. Carlos Dunlap, Carl Lawson and Sam Hubbard have to put pressure on Wentz after not getting near Baker Mayfield last week. The Eagles have allowed seven plays of 20+ yards. "You don’t get that many attempts to just have drop-back passes to get after the quarterback. Then we didn’t have any preseason, so that’s a lot of time to miss and then go into the first game and feel comfortable. While L.A. had success moving the chains versus Philadelphia, Cincinnati won’t get the drop on the defense and is executing with less talent than Week 2’s opponent. Zac Taylor can’t talk his way out of losing forever. Green, John Ross or Tee Higgins. Philadelphia is 0-6 against the spread in their last six games when playing at home against Cincinnati. We’re in rare air here with an 0-2 team giving a near touchdown to a Bengals squad that has been competitive though two games. Unfortunately, not having Atkins or Daniels is going to cost the Bengals when it matters most. Find our latest NFL injury reports. We just have to connect on them.”. 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This offense is too talented to only have one play of 20 or more yards this season. They've only had one takeaway on defense. They're arguably the best tight end duo in the league. The total has gone over in six of Philadelphia’s last seven games played in September. Bengals head coach Zac Taylor is a former Rams quarterback coach under Sean McVay, and film study could hold added value for this week’s opponent. The NFL betting odds have Philadelphia set as a 6.5-point home favorite, coming off a beating at the hands of the Los Angeles Rams last Sunday. CINCINNATI — The Bengals and the Eagles are both looking for their first win of the 2020 season on Sunday. Wentz is going to drive down the field with the game tied in the fourth quarter. Find more NFL betting trends for Bengals vs. Eagles. "I think that some people will respond well from it. With Reagor out, Wentz is going to lean on Ertz and Goedert even more than he normally does.