Who plays
Cincinnati @ Cleveland
Current records: Cincinnati 4-3; Cleveland 2-5
What there is to know
The Cincinnati Bengals haven’t won a game against the Cleveland Browns since Dec. 29, 2019, but will look to end the drought on Monday. The Bengals and Cleveland will square off in an AFC North battle at 8:15 p.m. ET at FirstEnergy Stadium. Cincinnati should still feel good after a win, while the Browns look to right the ship.
Cincinnati ran in circles around the Atlanta Falcons last week, and the extra yardage (537 yards to 214 yards) paid off. Cincinnati passed Atlanta with points to spare, winning the game 35-17. The team racked up 28 points in the first half and relied on those for the win. QB Joe Burrow had a stellar game for the Bengals as he had three touchdowns and 481 yards on 42 attempts in addition to hitting a rushing touchdown. Near the top of the highlight reel was Burrow’s 60-yard TD bomb against WR Tyler Boyd in the first quarter.
Meanwhile, it was close but no cigar for the Browns as they lost 23-20 to the Baltimore Ravens last week. A silver lining for Cleveland was the play of RB Nick Chubb, who hit a rushing touchdown.
This next game should be tight, with Cincinnati starting just 3 points behind. They might be worth a shot against the spread, as they’re currently on a five-game winning streak against the ATS.
The Bengals are now 4-3 while Cleveland is 2-5. Two defensive numbers to keep in mind heading into kickoff: Cincinnati enters the game with just three rushing touchdowns allowed, good for third-best in the NFL. On the other end of the spectrum, Cleveland is the worst in the league in rushing touchdowns allowed, with 13 on the season. So the cards are definitely stacked against Cleveland.
How to watch
- When: Monday at 8:15 p.m. ET
- Where: FirstEnergy Stadium – Cleveland, Ohio
- TV: ESPN2
- Online broadcast: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
Odds
The Bengals are a 3-point favorite against the Browns, according to the latest NFL odds.
Over/Under: -111
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Series history
Both Cleveland and Cincinnati have seven wins in their last 14 games.
- Jan. 09, 2022 – Cleveland 21 vs. Cincinnati 16
- November 07, 2021 – Cleveland 41 vs. Cincinnati 16
- October 25, 2020 – Cleveland 37 vs. Cincinnati 34
- September 17, 2020 – Cleveland 35 vs. Cincinnati 30
- December 29, 2019 – Cincinnati 33 vs. Cleveland 23
- December 08, 2019 – Cleveland 27 vs. Cincinnati 19
- December 23, 2018 – Cleveland 26 vs. Cincinnati 18
- November 25, 2018 – Cleveland 35 vs. Cincinnati 20
- November 26, 2017 – Cincinnati 30 vs. Cleveland 16
- October 01, 2017 – Cincinnati 31 vs. Cleveland 7
- December 11, 2016 – Cincinnati 23 vs. Cleveland 10
- October 23, 2016 – Cincinnati 31 vs. Cleveland 17
- December 6, 2015 – Cincinnati 37 vs. Cleveland 3
- November 05, 2015 – Cincinnati 31 vs. Cleveland 10
