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As Bengals Eye .500, Jets Still Pursuing First Win
The Cincinnati Bengals are back in the playoff conversation after snapping their losing streak, while the New York Jets continue to spiral in search of their first win of the season. The two teams will meet at Paycor Stadium on Sunday, October 26, 2025, with kickoff set for 1:00 PM ET on CBS.
Cincinnati (3-4) is riding high after a dramatic last-second victory over division rival Pittsburgh, while New York (0-7) remains the NFL’s only winless team — and possibly the league’s most unsettled.
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Bengals Looking to Build Momentum
Head coach Zac Taylor finally got the result his locker room had been fighting for, as the Bengals edged the Steelers 33-31 behind a vintage performance from Joe Flacco, who threw for 342 yards and three touchdowns.
“It had been too long since we won,” Taylor said postgame. “You need the results, and so we got them. There were no non-believers in that locker room.”
The key connection remains between Flacco and Ja’Marr Chase, who broke his own franchise record with 16 receptions for 161 yards and a touchdown. Tee Higgins added 96 yards and a score, while kicker Evan McPherson sealed the victory with a late field goal.
Cincinnati could regain another key piece this week, as star pass rusher Trey Hendrickson returned to limited practice after missing the Steelers game with a hip injury. The Bengals’ defense, though inconsistent, still ranks among the league’s best in pressure rate and red-zone stops.
The Bengals now face a two-game home stretch (Jets and Bears) that could elevate them back into AFC playoff contention. For more team stats and matchup details, check the NFL Teams page.
Jets Searching for Stability
The New York Jets are not just 0-7 — they’re lost on both sides of the ball. After a 13-6 home loss to Carolina, coach Aaron Glenn refused to name a starting quarterback early in the week. Justin Fields, benched at halftime last Sunday, completed just six passes for 46 yards. His replacement, Tyrod Taylor, threw two interceptions before exiting with a knee injury.
To make matters worse, team owner Woody Johnson publicly criticized the offense during league meetings, saying, “If we can just complete a pass, it would look good.” Fields brushed off the comments but admitted the offense “has to be better across the board.”
New York’s problems extend beyond quarterback play. The team ranks near the bottom of the NFL in both total offense and third-down conversion rate. Defensively, it’s been a rare bright spot — ranking top 10 in sacks and fumbles forced — but injuries are piling up.
Cornerback Sauce Gardner is in concussion protocol, and wideout Garrett Wilson (knee) remains questionable. Without those playmakers, the Jets’ offensive upside plummets even further.
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Injury Reports
New York Jets
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Garrett Wilson (WR) | Questionable | Knee |
| Sauce Gardner (CB) | Questionable | Concussion |
| Quincy Williams (LB) | Out | Shoulder |
| Alijah Vera-Tucker (G) | Out | Triceps |
| Jay Tufele (DL) | Questionable | Knee |
| Kene Nwangwu (RB) | Questionable | Concussion |
| Byron Cowart (DL) | Out | Undisclosed |
| Irvin Charles (WR) | Out | Knee |
Cincinnati Bengals
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Trey Hendrickson (DE) | Questionable | Back |
| Mike Gesicki (TE) | Out | Pectoral |
| Tanner Hudson (TE) | Questionable | Concussion |
| Joe Burrow (QB) | Out | Toe |
| Cedric Johnson (DE) | Out | Calf |
| Erick All Jr. (TE) | Out | Knee |
| Cordell Volson (G) | Out | Undisclosed |
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Betting Insights and Trends
The Bengals are 6.5-point home favorites, and public money is leaning heavily toward Cincinnati after their comeback win against Pittsburgh. The Jets have been an “over” team despite losing — mostly because their defense keeps getting stranded.
- Cincinnati is 7-0 SU as a favorite in its last seven games.
- Cincinnati is 6-1 ATS as a favorite in its last seven games.
- Cincinnati has hit the over in four straight home games.
- New York has hit the over in five straight away games.
- New York is 9-3 O/U after a loss since 2024.
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Matchup Breakdown
This is a mismatch on paper. The Bengals’ passing attack is rolling, while the Jets’ quarterback carousel keeps spinning. Even with Joe Flacco starting in place of Joe Burrow, Cincinnati’s offense has regained rhythm — averaging 31.5 points per game over the past two weeks.
The Jets, meanwhile, can’t sustain drives or protect the football. Unless their defense forces turnovers, they’ll struggle to keep pace. With Ja’Marr Chase in record-breaking form and the Bengals’ pass rush getting healthier, this feels like another long day for New York.
The key will be whether the Jets’ secondary — possibly without Gardner — can contain Cincinnati’s vertical attack. If not, the scoreboard could get out of hand early.
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Prediction
The Bengals are trending upward, while the Jets are unraveling. Expect Cincinnati to attack early, pile up yards through the air, and cruise to an easy win at home.
Projected Final Score: Cincinnati Bengals 31, New York Jets 17
Best Bets: Bengals -6.5 | Over 44.5
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