Chalk the Cincinnati Bengals (-6½) vs. the New York Jets
Game Time: 10/21/2007 04:05 PM -
By: Ben Burns | sportspic.com
With both teams among the NFL's busts in the early going, at least the Cincinnati Bengals have the home crowd behind them this Sunday against the New York Jets.
Two of the biggest early season underachievers meet at Paul Brown Stadium on Sunday when the Cincinnati Bengals host the New York Jets. Both teams are mired in losing streaks and both lost again last week.
Yes, the Bengals have struggled on the road. However, they've still gone 1-1 at home and those two games came vs. a pair of elite teams in Baltimore and New England. Including the seven-point win over the Ravens, Cincinnati's last three home victories, and four of five, have all come by a minimum of six points.
Meanwhile, nine of the Jets' last 10 losses have come by a minimum of 10 points. While New York has no hope of making the playoffs, the Bengals still have an outside shot at doing so. In order to keep that hope alive, they absolutely need to win this game. If they can do that and beat Pittsburgh next week, they're right back within striking distance.
The Bengals should be able to take the first step towards accomplishing that feat with a win and cover on Sunday. Consider laying the points.
Free Pick: Bengals -6½
Game Time: 10/21/2007 04:05 PM -
By: Ben Burns | sportspic.com
With both teams among the NFL's busts in the early going, at least the Cincinnati Bengals have the home crowd behind them this Sunday against the New York Jets.
Two of the biggest early season underachievers meet at Paul Brown Stadium on Sunday when the Cincinnati Bengals host the New York Jets. Both teams are mired in losing streaks and both lost again last week.
Yes, the Bengals have struggled on the road. However, they've still gone 1-1 at home and those two games came vs. a pair of elite teams in Baltimore and New England. Including the seven-point win over the Ravens, Cincinnati's last three home victories, and four of five, have all come by a minimum of six points.
Meanwhile, nine of the Jets' last 10 losses have come by a minimum of 10 points. While New York has no hope of making the playoffs, the Bengals still have an outside shot at doing so. In order to keep that hope alive, they absolutely need to win this game. If they can do that and beat Pittsburgh next week, they're right back within striking distance.
The Bengals should be able to take the first step towards accomplishing that feat with a win and cover on Sunday. Consider laying the points.
Free Pick: Bengals -6½