Browns vs Bengals Picks and Prediction – 12/22/2024

In Sunday afternoon NFL action, the Cleveland Browns will invade Paycor Stadium to take on the Cincinnati Bengals. Get ready for all the football action with our NFL Picks. The Browns (3-11) have dropped six of their first seven road games and are stuck in the AFC North Division cellar. On Sunday, Cleveland turned the ball over six times during a 21-7 home loss versus Kansas City. 

RB Jerome Ford ripped off a 62-yard touchdown run for Cleveland’s only score of the day. WR Jerry Jeudy reeled in 11 passes for a game-high 108 yards. Jameis Winston threw three interceptions for the Browns, who averaged more yards per play than the Chiefs.

The Cincinnati Bengals have won consecutive games and are clinging to the faintest of playoff hopes. The Bengals (6-8) would have to win their remaining three contests and get plenty of help. The offense has clicked all season and is averaging 28.5 points. On Sunday, Cincinnati built a ten-point halftime lead and took advantage of six turnovers during a 37-27 road victory against Tennessee.

All-Pro QB Joe Burrow threw three first half touchdown passes, including a 38-yard strike to Tee Higgins. Geno Stone gave the Bengals a 31-14 lead in the third quarter with a 39-yard interception return for a score. Chase Brown added 97 rushing yards and found the end zone twice. 

Cleveland TE David Njoku (hamstring) did not play in Sunday’s loss and is listed as questionable for this game. If the Bengals fail to qualify for the postseason, it will be due in large part to a defense that ranks near the bottom of the league. Look for both quarterbacks to enjoy plenty of success in a game that goes over the total. Final Score Prediction, Cincinnati Bengals win 31-24.