The Bengals have won 3 of their last 4 games.
The Chiefs have won 17 of their last 24 games, and they have also lost their last 3 games at home.
In the most recent odds, the Chiefs are favored by 6.5 points. The over/under is currently set at 44.5.
The Bengals are anchored by Jake Browning who has thrown for 1,583 yards, 8 td passes with 6 picks this season. Joe Mixon has rumbled for 858 yards with 8 TDs. Ja’Marr Chase has 93 catches for 1,156 yards and 7 TDs.
The Chiefs are led by Patrick Mahomes who has thrown for 3,939 yards, 26 td passes with 14 picks this season. Isiah Pacheco has rumbled for 805 yards with 7 TDs. Travis Kelce has 90 catches for 968 yards and 5 TDs.
The Bengals are in 3rd in the AFC North while the Chiefs are the team to beat in the AFC West.
The Chiefs are listed among the tops in total team defense at present in the NFL.
The Bengals come in off a loss against the Pittsburgh Steelers 34-11; the Chiefs arrive after a an L to the Las Vegas Raiders 20-14.
Next week the Bengals host the the Cleveland Browns; the Chiefs visit the Los Angeles Chargers.
Game Details
• Matchup: Cincinnati Bengals (CIN) at Kansas City Chiefs (KC)
• Date: December 31, 2023
• Time: 4:25PM ET
• Stadium: GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
• TV: CBS
• GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium Kick-Off Weather Forecast: Clouds; 36F; 61% humidity; wind: NNW 11 mph
TEAM STATS COMPARISON
| 2023 | LAST 10 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIN | KC | CIN | KC | ||
| Record | 8-7 | 9-6 | 6-4 | 5-5 | |
| Home Record | 5-3 | 4-4 | 4-2 | 3-3 | |
| Away Record | 3-4 | 5-2 | 2-2 | 2-2 | |
| Points Scored/Game | 21.2 | 22.2 | 23.5 | 20.5 | |
| Points Allowed/Game | 23.0 | 17.7 | 23.1 | 18.5 | |
| Point Differential | -27 | +68 | +4 | +20 | |
| Yards/Game | 322.1 | 355.4 | 350.7 | 342.6 | |
| Yards Allowed/Game | 383.4 | 287.3 | 400.0 | 280.3 | |
| Passing Yards/Game | 217.1 | 227.8 | 230.5 | 232.4 | |
| Passing Yards Allowed/Game | 235.6 | 141.7 | 255.3 | 133.3 | |
| Rushing Yards/Game | 72.3 | 78.5 | 71.1 | 76.6 | |
| Rushing Yards Allowed/Game | 122.5 | 97.7 | 106.8 | 108.8 | |
| First Downs/Game | 17.3 | 18.3 | 17.5 | 18.6 | |
| First Downs Allowed/Game | 20.0 | 14.4 | 20.0 | 14.4 | |
| 3rd Down Conv % | 35.8 | 43.2 | 36.8 | 39.8 | |
| Opp 3rd Down Conv % | 43.4 | 34.7 | 44.6 | 35.1 | |
| Turnover Margin | +8 | -10 | +4 | -8 | |
| Total Games | 15 | 15 | 10 | 10 | |
Cincinnati Bengals 2023 Leaders
| PASSING | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SK | |
| Jake Browning | 134-186 | 1,583 | 8 | 6 | 16 |
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | Joe Mixon | 222 | 858 | 8 | 22 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | Ja’Marr Chase | 93 | 1,156 | 7 | 76 |
Kansas City Chiefs 2023 Leaders
| PASSING | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SK | |
| Patrick Mahomes | 380-568 | 3,939 | 26 | 14 | 25 |
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | Isiah Pacheco | 187 | 805 | 7 | 48 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | Travis Kelce | 90 | 968 | 5 | 53 |
Last 10 Meetings
| DATE | TIME | RESULT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 04-Dec-22 | 4:25PM | CINCINNATI BENGALS d. Kansas City Chiefs | 27-24 |
| Sun 02-Jan-22 | 1:00PM | CINCINNATI BENGALS d. Kansas City Chiefs | 34-31 |
| Sun 21-Oct-18 | 8:20PM | KANSAS CITY CHIEFS d. Cincinnati Bengals | 45-10 |
| Sun 04-Oct-15 | 1:03PM | CINCINNATI BENGALS d. Kansas City Chiefs | 36-21 |
| Sun 18-Nov-12 | 1:03PM | Cincinnati Bengals d. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS | 28-6 |
| Sun 27-Dec-09 | 1:03PM | CINCINNATI BENGALS d. Kansas City Chiefs | 17-10 |
| Sun 28-Dec-08 | 1:02PM | CINCINNATI BENGALS d. Kansas City Chiefs | 16-6 |
| Sun 14-Oct-07 | 1:00PM | KANSAS CITY CHIEFS d. Cincinnati Bengals | 27-20 |
| Sun 10-Sep-06 | 1:00PM | Cincinnati Bengals d. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS | 23-10 |
| Sun 01-Jan-06 | 1:00PM | KANSAS CITY CHIEFS d. Cincinnati Bengals | 37-3 |
Head-to-Head Stats (last 10)
| CIN | KC | |
|---|---|---|
| Last 10 Record | 7-3 | 3-7 |
| Home Record | 5-0 | 3-2 |
| Away Record | 2-3 | 0-5 |
QB Career Comparison
| CMP-ATT | PCT | YDs | TDs | INTs | SKs | PS REC (GMs) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Browning | 134-186 | 72% | 1,583 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 0-0 (0) |
| Patrick Mahomes | 2365-3561 | 66.4% | 28,180 | 218 | 63 | 146 | 11-3 (14) |
Starting QB Win-Loss Trends
• Jake Browning W-L last 20 games as a starter: 3-2
• Jake Browning last 20 games vs. Kansas City Chiefs: 0-0
• Patrick Mahomes W-L last 20 games as a starter: 14-6
• Patrick Mahomes last 20 games vs. Cincinnati Bengals: 1-2
Player Trends
• Jake Browning has 6 straight games with at least one passing TD
• Jake Browning has 3 straight games with at least one passing interception
• Jake Browning has 5 straight games with 200+ passing yards & at least one passing TD
• Jake Browning has 3 straight games with a turnover
• Patrick Mahomes has 7 straight games with at least one passing TD
• Patrick Mahomes has 4 straight games with at least one passing interception
• Patrick Mahomes has 5 straight games with 200+ passing yards & at least one passing TD
• Patrick Mahomes has 4 straight games with a turnover
• Isiah Pacheco has 3 straight games with at least one rushing TD
• Travis Kelce has 3 straight games with at least 5+ catches
Game Injuries
Cincinnati Bengals: Ja’Marr Chase (WR) Shoulder – AC Joint – Questionable; Jalen Davis (CB) Groin – Questionable
Kansas City Chiefs: Isiah Pacheco (RB) Shoulder – Questionable; Donovan Smith (OT) Neck – Out; L’Jarius Sneed (CB) Calf – Questionable; Clyde Edwards-Helaire (RB) Illness – Questionable; Kadarius Toney (WR) Hip – Out
Betting Odds
• Favorite: Kansas City Chiefs
• Spread: 6.5
• Over/Under: 44.5
Betting Trends
| Cincinnati Bengals | Kansas City Chiefs | |
|---|---|---|
| Last 5 ATS | 2-2-1 | 2-3-0 |
| Last 10 ATS | 5-4-1 | 5-5-0 |
| Last 10 ATS at Home | 5-5-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS on Road | 5-5-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Favorite | 5-5-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Home Favorite | 5-5-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as an Underdog | 7-3-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Road Underdog | 8-2-0 | |
| Last 10 Over-Under | 7-3-0 | 4-6-0 |
Latest Super Bowl Odds
• Cincinnati Bengals: +25000
• Kansas City Chiefs: +900
Bengals vs. Chiefs Game Prediction
• Oddsmakers: Kansas City Chiefs d. Cincinnati Bengals 27-19
• GFA Model: Kansas City Chiefs d. Cincinnati Bengals 27-22