NFL game

Tennessee Titans at Cincinnati Bengals

· 11/1 - 1:00 PM EST

Tennessee Titans · Cincinnati Bengals

Data: ESPN · observed Source

Matchup details observed .

Matchup

ESPN home spread -12.5 · ESPN total 46.5.

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Players to watch

  • Joe Burrow · CIN: Passing Yards: 157/219, 1,653 YDS, 15 TD, 3 INT · season
  • Chase Brown · CIN: Rushing Yards: 82 CAR, 285 YDS, 1 TD · season
  • Tee Higgins · CIN: Receiving Yards: 33 REC, 571 YDS, 2 TD · season
  • Boye Mafe · CIN: Sacks: 4.5 · season
  • Demetrius Knight Jr. · CIN: Tackles: 50 · season
  • Cam Ward · TEN: Passing Yards: 129/208, 1,179 YDS, 4 TD, 5 INT · season
  • Tony Pollard · TEN: Rushing Yards: 112 CAR, 478 YDS, 4 TD · season
  • Carnell Tate · TEN: Receiving Yards: 34 REC, 413 YDS, 1 TD · season
  • Jacob Martin · TEN: Sacks: 3.5 · season
  • Anthony Hill Jr. · TEN: Tackles: 68 · season

Source

Fantasy outlook · Week 8

PPR projections · observed . Rankings and other scoring formats.

Joe Burrow

CIN · QB · Rank 2 · Tier 1

25.8 PPR points · floor 19 · ceiling 32.6

Why: Joe Burrow

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the QB average · Cincinnati Bengals expected to score 29.5 (ESPN line) · Tennessee Titans allow 15.4 QB fantasy points a game (0.7% below average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · QB
WeekCompAttPass ydsPass TDINTRushRush ydsRed-zone touches
72230292402120
52332190404101
4395442812362
32837282302130

Cam Ward

TEN · QB · Rank 40 · Tier 7

7.7 PPR points · floor 3.5 · ceiling 11.9

Why: Cam Ward

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the QB average · Tennessee Titans expected to score 17 (ESPN line) · Cincinnati Bengals allow 16.4 QB fantasy points a game (0.1% above average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · QB
WeekCompAttPass ydsPass TDINTRushRush ydsRed-zone touches
7203118101252
6112210211370
5233617001120
42031222114272

Chase Brown

CIN · RB · Rank 12 · Tier 2

13 PPR points · floor 6.1 · ceiling 19.9

Why: Chase Brown

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the RB average · Cincinnati Bengals expected to score 29.5 (ESPN line) · Tennessee Titans allow 22 RB fantasy points a game (6.3% above average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · RB
WeekRushRush ydsRush TDTargetsRecRec ydsRed-zone touches
71139054192
51339043216
491001111711
3136102280

Samaje Perine

CIN · RB · Rank 21 · Tier 3

11 PPR points · floor 3.7 · ceiling 18.3

Why: Samaje Perine

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the RB average · Cincinnati Bengals expected to score 29.5 (ESPN line) · Tennessee Titans allow 22 RB fantasy points a game (6.3% above average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · RB
WeekRushRush ydsRush TDTargetsRecRec ydsRed-zone touches
741610002
51468022105
43701001
33903151

Tony Pollard

TEN · RB · Rank 28 · Tier 4

9.5 PPR points · floor 1.7 · ceiling 17.3

Why: Tony Pollard

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the RB average · Tennessee Titans expected to score 17 (ESPN line) · Cincinnati Bengals allow 17.9 RB fantasy points a game (7.3% below average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · RB
WeekRushRush ydsRush TDTargetsRecRec ydsRed-zone touches
725129333266
6197601002
5145201001
4164814229

Michael Carter

TEN · RB · Rank 70 · Tier 6

4.3 PPR points

Why: Michael Carter

Last 1 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the RB average · Tennessee Titans expected to score 17 (ESPN line) · Cincinnati Bengals allow 17.9 RB fantasy points a game (7.3% below average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 1 observed week · RB
WeekRushRush ydsRush TDTargetsRecRec ydsRed-zone touches
73701171

Tahj Brooks

CIN · RB · Rank 79 · Tier 6

3.7 PPR points · floor 3.3 · ceiling 4.1

Why: Tahj Brooks

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the RB average · Cincinnati Bengals expected to score 29.5 (ESPN line) · Tennessee Titans allow 22 RB fantasy points a game (6.3% above average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · RB
WeekRushRush ydsRush TDTargetsRecRec ydsRed-zone touches
73600000
50000000
30000000
10000000

Tyjae Spears

TEN · RB · Rank 84 · Tier 7

3.3 PPR points · floor 0.5 · ceiling 6.1

Why: Tyjae Spears

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the RB average · Tennessee Titans expected to score 17 (ESPN line) · Cincinnati Bengals allow 17.9 RB fantasy points a game (7.3% below average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · RB
WeekRushRush ydsRush TDTargetsRecRec ydsRed-zone touches
61101170
520099280
427011-11
33500000

Nicholas Singleton

TEN · RB · Rank 87 · Tier 7

3.1 PPR points · floor 2.7 · ceiling 3.5

Why: Nicholas Singleton

Last 2 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the RB average · Tennessee Titans expected to score 17 (ESPN line) · Cincinnati Bengals allow 17.9 RB fantasy points a game (7.3% below average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 2 observed weeks · RB
WeekRushRush ydsRush TDTargetsRecRec ydsRed-zone touches
43200001
241000001

Julius Chestnut

TEN · RB · Rank 91 · Tier 7

2.3 PPR points · floor 2.3 · ceiling 2.3

Why: Julius Chestnut

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the RB average · Tennessee Titans expected to score 17 (ESPN line) · Cincinnati Bengals allow 17.9 RB fantasy points a game (7.3% below average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · RB
WeekRushRush ydsRush TDTargetsRecRec ydsRed-zone touches
70000000
60000000
40000000
30000000

Kalel Mullings

TEN · RB · Rank 119 · Tier 8

0 PPR points · floor 0 · ceiling 0

Not on active roster

Why: Kalel Mullings

Not on active roster · projection zero · Last 1 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the RB average · Tennessee Titans expected to score 17 (ESPN line) · Cincinnati Bengals allow 17.9 RB fantasy points a game (7.3% below average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 1 observed week · RB
WeekRushRush ydsRush TDTargetsRecRec ydsRed-zone touches
51300000

Tee Higgins

CIN · WR · Rank 5 · Tier 1

17.3 PPR points · floor 4.4 · ceiling 30.2

Why: Tee Higgins

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the WR average · Cincinnati Bengals expected to score 29.5 (ESPN line) · Tennessee Titans allow 35.8 WR fantasy points a game (9.9% above average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · WR
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
776148113725%1
5422205212.9%0
41611157021930.2%0
3769019218.9%0

Ja'Marr Chase

CIN · WR · Rank 6 · Tier 1

17.1 PPR points · floor 3.7 · ceiling 30.5

Why: Ja'Marr Chase

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the WR average · Cincinnati Bengals expected to score 29.5 (ESPN line) · Tennessee Titans allow 35.8 WR fantasy points a game (9.9% above average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · WR
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
7756216725%1
510677112432.3%2
433270125.7%0
31299819932.4%2

Mitchell Tinsley

CIN · WR · Rank 42 · Tier 5

7.9 PPR points · floor 1.9 · ceiling 13.9

Why: Mitchell Tinsley

Last 2 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the WR average · Cincinnati Bengals expected to score 29.5 (ESPN line) · Tennessee Titans allow 35.8 WR fantasy points a game (9.9% above average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 2 observed weeks · WR
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
7117043.6%0
4734909913.2%1

Dohnte Meyers

CIN · WR · Rank 49 · Tier 5

7.2 PPR points · floor 0 · ceiling 14.9

Why: Dohnte Meyers

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the WR average · Cincinnati Bengals expected to score 29.5 (ESPN line) · Tennessee Titans allow 35.8 WR fantasy points a game (9.9% above average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · WR
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
7200057.1%0
52212096.5%0
4978206817%0
3532901813.5%0

Carnell Tate

TEN · WR · Rank 54 · Tier 6

6.9 PPR points · floor 1.6 · ceiling 12.2

Why: Carnell Tate

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the WR average · Tennessee Titans expected to score 17 (ESPN line) · Cincinnati Bengals allow 31.2 WR fantasy points a game (0.6% below average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · WR
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
7756906723.3%1
6767018731.8%1
5516011314.3%0
4129145016042.9%0

Colbie Young

CIN · WR · Rank 66 · Tier 6

6.1 PPR points · floor 5.6 · ceiling 6.6

Why: Colbie Young

Last 2 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the WR average · Cincinnati Bengals expected to score 29.5 (ESPN line) · Tennessee Titans allow 35.8 WR fantasy points a game (9.9% above average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 2 observed weeks · WR
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
3112012.7%0
2117063.2%0

Wan'Dale Robinson

TEN · WR · Rank 78 · Tier 6

5.4 PPR points · floor 1.2 · ceiling 9.6

Why: Wan'Dale Robinson

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the WR average · Tennessee Titans expected to score 17 (ESPN line) · Cincinnati Bengals allow 31.2 WR fantasy points a game (0.6% below average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · WR
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
764703220%3
6732203731.8%0
5765305120%0
4531913817.9%1

Elic Ayomanor

TEN · WR · Rank 99 · Tier 7

4.2 PPR points · floor 1.8 · ceiling 6.6

Why: Elic Ayomanor

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the WR average · Tennessee Titans expected to score 17 (ESPN line) · Cincinnati Bengals allow 31.2 WR fantasy points a game (0.6% below average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · WR
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
7734407023.3%1
6213099.1%1
521170295.7%0
411220203.6%0

Calvin Ridley

TEN · WR · Rank 131 · Tier 7

2.9 PPR points · floor 0.9 · ceiling 4.9

Why: Calvin Ridley

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the WR average · Tennessee Titans expected to score 17 (ESPN line) · Cincinnati Bengals allow 31.2 WR fantasy points a game (0.6% below average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · WR
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
6200099.1%0
532330348.6%0
421130107.1%0
3100072.9%0

Chimere Dike

TEN · WR · Rank 139 · Tier 8

2.6 PPR points · floor 0.8 · ceiling 4.4

Why: Chimere Dike

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the WR average · Tennessee Titans expected to score 17 (ESPN line) · Cincinnati Bengals allow 31.2 WR fantasy points a game (0.6% below average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · WR
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
7000000%0
6000000%0
5432803211.4%0
41115003.6%0

Andrei Iosivas

CIN · WR · Rank 152 · Tier 9

0 PPR points · floor 0 · ceiling 0

Injured reserve

Why: Andrei Iosivas

Injured reserve · projection zero · Last 2 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the WR average · Cincinnati Bengals expected to score 29.5 (ESPN line) · Tennessee Titans allow 35.8 WR fantasy points a game (9.9% above average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 2 observed weeks · WR
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
2117063.2%0
132120158.8%1

Ke'Shawn Williams

CIN · WR · Rank 185 · Tier 9

0 PPR points · floor 0 · ceiling 0

Not on active roster

Why: Ke'Shawn Williams

Not on active roster · projection zero · Last 1 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the WR average · Cincinnati Bengals expected to score 29.5 (ESPN line) · Tennessee Titans allow 35.8 WR fantasy points a game (9.9% above average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 1 observed week · WR
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
3000000%0

Mike Gesicki

CIN · TE · Rank 13 · Tier 3

8.4 PPR points · floor 3.4 · ceiling 13.4

Why: Mike Gesicki

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the TE average · Cincinnati Bengals expected to score 29.5 (ESPN line) · Tennessee Titans allow 10.8 TE fantasy points a game (14.9% below average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · TE
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
7116163.6%1
52141216.5%1
453401619.4%1
333371328.1%0

Drew Sample

CIN · TE · Rank 29 · Tier 4

6.2 PPR points · floor 1.6 · ceiling 10.8

Why: Drew Sample

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the TE average · Cincinnati Bengals expected to score 29.5 (ESPN line) · Tennessee Titans allow 10.8 TE fantasy points a game (14.9% below average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · TE
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
72224117.1%1
5115033.2%0
3210035.4%0
13319008.8%1

Gunnar Helm

TEN · TE · Rank 58 · Tier 6

3.7 PPR points · floor 1.7 · ceiling 5.7

Why: Gunnar Helm

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the TE average · Tennessee Titans expected to score 17 (ESPN line) · Cincinnati Bengals allow 15.7 TE fantasy points a game (14.1% above average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · TE
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
7432403113.3%0
51000112.9%0
4115003.6%0
3421402911.4%0

Kylen Granson

TEN · TE · Rank 73 · Tier 6

3 PPR points

Why: Kylen Granson

Last 1 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the TE average · Tennessee Titans expected to score 17 (ESPN line) · Cincinnati Bengals allow 15.7 TE fantasy points a game (14.1% above average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 1 observed week · TE
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
51000262.9%0

Daniel Bellinger

TEN · TE · Rank 82 · Tier 6

2.3 PPR points · floor 1.3 · ceiling 3.3

Why: Daniel Bellinger

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the TE average · Tennessee Titans expected to score 17 (ESPN line) · Cincinnati Bengals allow 15.7 TE fantasy points a game (14.1% above average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · TE
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
72140326.7%0
6200039.1%0
5215055.7%0
41120-33.6%0

Erick All

CIN · TE · Rank 102 · Tier 7

0 PPR points · floor 0 · ceiling 0

Injured reserve

Why: Erick All

Injured reserve · projection zero · Last 3 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the TE average · Cincinnati Bengals expected to score 29.5 (ESPN line) · Tennessee Titans allow 10.8 TE fantasy points a game (14.9% below average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 3 observed weeks · TE
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
733260610.7%1
533250119.7%0
23250-19.7%0

Tanner Hudson

CIN · TE · Rank 114 · Tier 7

0 PPR points · floor 0 · ceiling 0

Injured reserve

Why: Tanner Hudson

Injured reserve · projection zero · Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the TE average · Cincinnati Bengals expected to score 29.5 (ESPN line) · Tennessee Titans allow 10.8 TE fantasy points a game (14.9% below average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · TE
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
53314199.7%2
4112021.9%1
32213095.4%0
1114042.9%0

Evan McPherson

CIN · K · Rank 6 · Tier 2

10.2 PPR points · floor 2.5 · ceiling 17.9

Why: Evan McPherson

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the K average · Cincinnati Bengals expected to score 29.5 (ESPN line) · Tennessee Titans allow 10.7 K fantasy points a game (14.7% above average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · K
WeekFG madeFG attXP made
7005
5114
4112
3223

Joey Slye

TEN · K · Rank 25 · Tier 4

6.5 PPR points · floor 2.2 · ceiling 10.8

Why: Joey Slye

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the K average · Tennessee Titans expected to score 17 (ESPN line) · Cincinnati Bengals allow 9 K fantasy points a game (at average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · K
WeekFG madeFG attXP made
7113
6442
5110
4111

CIN defense / special teams

CIN · DST · Rank 2 · Tier 2

10.5 PPR points · floor 2.7 · ceiling 18.3

Why: CIN defense / special teams

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the DST average · Tennessee Titans allow 6.9 DST fantasy points a game (15% above average, adjusted for opponents faced) · Tennessee Titans expected to score 17 (ESPN line)

Last 4 observed weeks · DST
WeekPts allowedSacksTakeaways
71341
52433
42240
33021

TEN defense / special teams

TEN · DST · Rank 16 · Tier 4

4.8 PPR points · floor 0.3 · ceiling 9.3

Why: TEN defense / special teams

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the DST average · Cincinnati Bengals allow 4 DST fantasy points a game (15% below average, adjusted for opponents faced) · Cincinnati Bengals expected to score 29.5 (ESPN line)

Last 4 observed weeks · DST
WeekPts allowedSacksTakeaways
72712
62063
52620
42420

Weekly data: nflverse contributors · CC BY 4.0. Weekly statistics normalized and transformed into projections.

Pick or pass

Model: home spread -10.5 · total 43.1.

pass · model-to-line gap -2 points. Line: DraftKings.

Model candidate; no claim of a proven betting edge.

Injury impact

Tennessee Titans

Availability-impact index: 11

  • Tommy Townsend (P) · Out · Knee ·
  • John Franklin-Myers (DE) · Questionable · Groin ·
  • Calvin Ridley (WR) · Questionable · Hip ·
  • Tyjae Spears (RB) · Out · Knee ·
  • Carnell Tate (WR) · Out · Shoulder ·
  • Jaylon Jones (CB) · Questionable · Knee ·
  • Dorian Mausi (LB) · Injured Reserve · Foot ·

Cincinnati Bengals

Availability-impact index: 7

  • Andrei Iosivas (WR) · Injured Reserve · Thumb ·
  • Joe Giles-Harris (LB) · Questionable · Calf ·
  • Erick All Jr. (TE) · Injured Reserve · Knee - ACL ·
  • Kyle Dugger (S) · Out · Quadriceps ·

The availability-impact index weights listed players by position and reported starter status when available. It is a relative report-weighting index, not a medical assessment or a point-spread adjustment. An empty report does not confirm availability.

Coaching Room

Tennessee Titans

Head coach: Robert Saleh · 4 seasons as a head coach · Coach source

Sample: 6 games · season 2026.

Observed team tendencies · 2026
MetricValueLeague rankGames
Fourth-down attempts per game1.3rank 16 of 326
Fourth-down conversion rate37.5 %rank 26 of 326
Red-zone trips per game3rank 19 of 326
Pass attempt share (pass attempts + rushes)54.5 %rank 17 of 326
Rush share (pass attempts + rushes)45.5 %rank 16 of 326
Time of possession per game25.3 minrank 32 of 326
Turnovers per game1.5rank 11 of 326

Statistics sources: Box score 1 · Box score 2 · Box score 3 · Box score 4 · Box score 5

Cincinnati Bengals

Head coach: Zac Taylor · 7 seasons as a head coach · Coach source

Sample: 6 games · season 2026.

Observed team tendencies · 2026
MetricValueLeague rankGames
Fourth-down attempts per game0.7rank 29 of 326
Fourth-down conversion rate75 %rank 4 of 326
Red-zone trips per game3.7rank 9 of 326
Pass attempt share (pass attempts + rushes)62 %rank 3 of 326
Rush share (pass attempts + rushes)38 %rank 30 of 326
Time of possession per game30 minrank 18 of 326
Turnovers per game1rank 19 of 326

Statistics sources: Box score 1 · Box score 2 · Box score 3 · Box score 4 · Box score 5

Game-day weather

Temperature 68 °F · Cloudy

Observed · Weather source

Method

Only observed fields are shown. Team box scores do not isolate red-zone touchdowns or offense-only points per drive; current injury reports and outdoor forecasts cover only supported leagues and venues. Projections start with three current-season games or a prior-season rating; early-season estimates are excluded from picks.

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