The Cincinnati Bengals (9-6) host the Kansas City Chiefs (11-4) at Paul Brown Stadium on Sunday at 1 p.m. EST on CBS in a crucial AFC matchup.

Game Status:

• Bengals: Two-game win streak, lead AFC North
• Chiefs: Eight-game win streak, clinched AFC West

Betting Odds:

• Spread: Chiefs -4.5 (-110), Bengals +4.5 (-110)
• Over/Under: 51 points (-110)
• Moneyline: Chiefs -200, Bengals +170

Key Matchup Analysis:

• Bengals' Advantages:

  • Lead NFL in 3rd down conversion rate
  • Strong passing attack vs Chiefs' struggling pass defense (ranked 25th)
  • Joe Burrow thrives with pocket time

• Chiefs' Keys to Victory:

  • Must pressure Burrow consistently
  • Stop Joe Mixon to make offense one-dimensional
  • Defensive line performance critical

Historical Context:

• Both teams have 8 wins against the spread
• Teams have hit over 51 points: Chiefs (8 times), Bengals (7 times)

Prediction: Despite Kansas City's impressive win streak, expect the Bengals to edge out a close victory at home and clinch the AFC North.

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