NFL · 2026 season · 2–2 against the closing spread
Cincinnati Bengals
Next: Bengals at Dolphins, Sun Oct 11, 1:00 PM ET. Bengals −7, opened −8.5, total 42.5.
Bengals Injury Report · Week 5
| Player | Pos | Status this week | Worth (pts) | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Cook | S | Out → Questionable | -0.3 | Tue Oct 6, 2:54 PM |
| Tee Higgins | WR | Active → Questionable | 0.2 | Mon Oct 5, 3:38 PM |
Starters only, as reported by the team and ESPN. Worth = his value over his healthy backup, in points against the Bengals. Questionable starters have sat 36% of the time this season.
Latest Bengals News
Wind in the Forecast for Bengals at Dolphins
The forecast for kickoff at Hard Rock Stadium calls for wind 13 mph, gusting 15. Forecasts change; this note updates as the game gets closer.
Higgins Exits With Adductor Injury, Status Murky For Miami
Tee Higgins left Sunday's loss to Jacksonville late in the fourth quarter with an adductor injury after a big receiving day. His availability for the Bengals' trip to Miami is now in question. ProFootballTalk
Chase Exits Jaguars Game For Concussion Check
Bengals receiver Ja'Marr Chase left the game against Jacksonville to be evaluated for a concussion after his facemask was pulled on a tackle. Losing Cincinnati's top target would significantly weaken the passing attack for the rest of the game. ProFootballTalk
Bengals Call Up Two Defensive Backs For Jaguars Game
Cincinnati elevated cornerback Bralyn Lux and safety Russ Yeast from the practice squad for Sunday's home game with Jacksonville. The moves add secondary and special teams depth for Week 4. Cincinnati Bengals (team site)
Bengals Beat Buccaneers 33–27
Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27, Cincinnati Bengals 33. The closing line was Bengals −3.5; Cincinnati covered by 2.5.
Bengals release Williams after punt muff, add Tinsley
Cincinnati cut receiver Ke'Shawn Williams following his muffed punt in the loss to Pittsburgh and signed Mitchell Tinsley. The Bengals will need a new punt returner and depth receiver against Jacksonville. ESPN
Bengals Beat Texans 20–6
Final: Cincinnati Bengals 20, Houston Texans 6. Cincinnati won outright as the underdog; the closing line was Texans −2.5.
2026 Season: How the Line Moved
| Week | Game | Opened | Closed | Move | Result | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs. Buccaneers | −3.5 | −3.5 | — | W 33–27 | Covered |
| 2 | at Texans | +2.5 | +2.5 | — | W 20–6 | Covered |
| 3 | at Steelers | −3.5 | −3 | +0.5 | L 27–30 | Didn't cover |
| 4 | vs. Jaguars | −2.5 | −2.5 | — | L 17–22 | Didn't cover |
| 5 | at Dolphins | −8.5 | −7 | +1.5 | Upcoming | — |
The Bengals' consensus spread (median of U.S. sportsbooks and Kalshi) at our first look and at kickoff. A positive move means the market moved against the Bengals.