As a group, that was already a weakness that is very concerning. The game should have gone to overtime but once again Stephen Gostowksi let them down. The Bengals will be going into their match with the Titans very banged up with three offensive lineman out for the game. Here's everything you need to know before the Los Angeles Chargers take on the Denver Broncos in Week 8 of the 2020 NFL season. The Bengals are second in plays per game; Titans are 8th. Stephen Gostkowski is 10-for-16 on field goal tries, with his six misses leading the league. Here's everything you need to know before the Kansas City Chiefs take on the Denver Broncos in Week 7 of the 2020 NFL season. He appears to be truly questionable. Guest Morning Line: 10 things from Bengals' win over the Tennessee Titans, Backup offensive linemen come up big for Bengals, Reactions: Bengals knock off Titans for second win of 2020 season, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. That’s a key emphasis for our guys on defense.”. Tennessee (5-1) comes into Week 8 atop the AFC South and is looking to rebound from a loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. “As long as you can get him to stutter his feet and he’s not going north and south immediately, that’s a win for the defense.”. The total points for this game stand at a fair 53.5. Tannehill is averaging 278.7 yards a game coming into Week 8 and has a 112.3 passer rating this season. NFL Week 8 Primer: Cincinnati Bengals (1-5-1) vs. Tennessee Titans (5-1) Everything you need to know for when the Bengals host the Titans. The Titans rank 31st in red-zone defense. He’s also missed two extra points. The Titans lead 40-34-1 in the series versus the Bengals. The Cincinnati Bengals' head coach is 4-19-1 through 24 games. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. They fell behind big early on but battled back in the second half. Value picks and prop bets are located at the bottom of the page! Below, we take a look at the early betting odds and lines at BetMGM Sportsbook.. Tennessee is coming off its first loss of the season, falling 27-24 to the 6-0 Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday.Titans K Stephen Gostkowski missed a potential game-tying 45-yard field … Cincinnati Bengals vs. Tennessee Titans in NFL Week 8: Everything to know, Orange is the New Black Podcast: Attack On Titans, Bengals elevate Shaq Calhoun and Quinton Spain to active roster, Bengals vs. Titans snap count takeaways: Samaje Perine, Carl Lawson see increased workloads. The Cincinnati Bengals have undergone major change over the course of a week before the team’s encounter with the Tennessee Titans in Week 8. He had 59 receiving yards last game and the titans defense is just as bad as Cleveland. Here's everything you need to know before the Tampa Bay Buccaneers take on the New York Giants in Week 8 of the 2020 NFL season. Joe Burrow and Ryan Tannehill love to sling the ball all over the field. Mixon is one of the best running backs in the league but did it not practice Wednesday. The 6-foot-3, 247-pound running back is most explosive when he gets a full head of steam and he’s a chore to bring to the ground. Here's everything you need to know before the Jacksonville Jaguars take on the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 7 of the 2020 NFL season. Cincinnati’s Randy Bullock has been much more consistent, going 17-for-19 on field goals and 16-for-16 on extra points. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. Here's everything you need to know before the Las Vegas Raiders take on the Cleveland Browns in Week 8 of the 2020 NFL season. Bengals vs. Titans: Week 8 Madden Simulation We simulated the Bengals vs Titans in Madden to try to predict the outcome of the week 8 game By LB3PTMAN Oct 31, 2020, 8:49pm EDT The Titans are 8th in yards per play this season. All rights reserved. Mayfield’s comfort in the pocket is a major reason why he broke a Browns record with 21-straight completions. There is literally no one in front of Derrick Henry as he jumps into the end zone. Erik Bacharach. “We needed the win to feel good about ourselves, and so now we’re able to enjoy these next couple of days.”. Bengals second-year coach Zac Taylor is 3-19. The occasion is noteworthy because it’s the first game sports fans in Tennessee will be allowed to legally bet on. When I said in the game preview that this would be a fast paced game, this is what I was referring to. Here's everything you need to know before the San Francisco 49ers take on the Seattle Seahawks in Week 8 of the 2020 NFL season. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. "Now we have to go do it again in the next game, and the next game. NFL Week 8 is on Sunday, with the Tennessee Titans set to take on the Cincinnati Bengals. 2 saw plenty of positivity for Bengals Twitter. Cincinnati’s entire starting offensive line, including Xavier Su'a-Filo, who has been on injured reserve (IR) since Sept. 15, is projected to return following the bye week. I wouldn’t be surprised to see Mike Vrabel begin making calls about replacing his former teammate. Going into the bye we can think about the game a little bit more. There is something to be said for that. Be in the know for Sunday's game in the latest edition of Bengals … The optimism emanating from the Bengals' locker room should serve them well as they approach the back half of the season. Taylor proclaimed the big Week 8 win validated what the team is striving for. Opponents have scored 17 touchdowns versus the Titans on 21 possessions in the red-zone area. The Bengals have struggled to create pressure with their front four or even when they blitz. Here's everything you need to know before the Tampa Bay Buccaneers take on the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 7 of the 2020 NFL season. But I’m going to enjoy this bye week first.”. Here's everything you need to know before the Minnesota Vikings take on the Green Bay Packers in Week 8 of the 2020 NFL season. The Titans rarely have an organic pass rush. Victories have been scarce since Zac Taylor took the helm. Joe Burrow will need to play smart to give the Bengals a chance in this matchup. "Obviously, getting this win for coach was a huge thing. The Bengals have done noticeably better containing the run of late, but opponents still average 133.7 rushing yards when facing the team. On the other side, the Bengals are +225 to beat the Titans outright. He has been a staple of their defense for years so he will be badly missed. We know the areas we need to improve, but it’s awesome to get that monkey off our back.”. The Bengals still have a ways to go until they can seriously contend in the AFC North, but Sunday’s win illustrated that the team is showing signs of improvement. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Win No. I expect this game to be a shootout and the Bengals have scored 3 or more touchdowns in their last 2 games. Derrick Henry vs. Bengals 28th ranked run defense. Compare this to Myles Garrett of the Cleveland Browns who has 9 by himself. This does mean a lot. For bettors who do not calculate implied win probability, you should start immediately. Titans efficient offense vs. Bengals inefficient offense. This one should have a fast pace and be interesting from start to finish. All odds are presented by the DraftKings Sportsbook. But Sunday’s 31-20 win over a Tennessee Titans team, which went into Week 8 with a 5-1 record and atop the AFC South, was a signature victory for Taylor. The Bengals drives keep stalling out due to poor blocking for both the run and the pass. The Cincinnati Bengals are desperate for offensive line help ahead of their Week 8 game against the Tennessee Titans. The Bengals drive down the field but with four minutes left Burrow is sacked out of field goal range and the Titans receive the punt. In this game, the Tennessee Titans are -265 to beat the Bengals outright. Here's everything you need to know before the Indianapolis Colts take on the Detroit Lions in Week 8 of the 2020 NFL season. That’s going to be a big game, and I’m excited to play in that one. All five opening day starters on the offensive line were out in Week 8 due to injuries or, in Michael Jordan’s case, an illness. “There’s still things to clean up,” Bengals tight end Drew Sample said. You've got to bring it when you come to hit him. “It validates everything these guys are working toward. “He’s a load,” Bengals coach Zac Taylor said. Their defense finally is able to stop Derrick Henry and the Titans are forced to punt. The game will feature two strong offenses with clear holes all along their defenses. The 1-5-1 Cincinnati Bengals are at home for the second-straight week and will host the Tennessee Titans. Eventually though, the Titans receive a Bengals punt with about four minutes left with the Bengals trying to get the stop to stay in it. He will be doing it while running for his life all game, but he has been doing that all season, so he should be able to handle it in this scenario too. Nashville Tennessean. But Burrow’s offense is no match for Ryan Tannehill’s, which ranks fifth in yards per game and fourth in points scored. Here's everything you need to know before the Green Bay Packers take on the Houston Texans in Week 7 of the 2020 NFL season. Taylor Lewan is still missed from the Titans offense. Tennessee (5-1) comes into Week 8 atop the …