NFL Week 17: Game of the Week Bengals vs Bills

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CINCINNATI – The Cincinnati Bengals will clash against the Buffalo Bills on Monday night at 8:30 p.m. at Paul Brown Stadium. This NFL primetime extravaganza is sure to feature a playoff atmosphere for this battle of two top playoff teams. We will get an early glimpse of which team should have the advantage in the playoffs.

This exciting matchup will feature two top offenses that can score at will. The Bengals have a lot more balance on offense with quarterback Joe Burrow, wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase, wide receiver Tee Higgins, wide receiver Tyler Boyd and running back Joe Mixon. The Bills will try to control the air though with quarterback Josh Allen, wife receiver Stephon Diggs, and wide receiver Gabriel Davis.

The Bengals will have to challenge one of the top defenses in the NFL led by cornerback Tre’Davius White. This should be interesting as well. The Bills have the second-best defense in the NFL just behind the San Francisco 49ers.

The Bengals’ defense is having some success too. Cincinnati currently ranks number eight in total defense so both teams can also slow down opposing offenses and keep the points at a premium. It’ll be interesting to see what happens in this game.

Prediction

Bengals 35 Bills 31

Other top games:

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-8) vs Carolina Panthers (6-9)

This game could decide the fate of the NFC South which is why it should get attention. If the Buccaneers win, that could wrap it up for the division. If Carolina wins, that’ll shake things up and Carolina would have a chance to make the playoffs. The team that wins this game almost guarantees their playoff spot.

Will Tom Brady get back on track and rally the team to ensure victory here? Or will the Panthers steal one away on the road and be a “dark horse” in the playoffs?

Prediction

Buccaneers 20 Panthers 14

Baltimore Ravens (10-5) vs Pittsburgh Steelers (7-8)

This game will be interesting in terms of shaping up the playoff race in the AFC. The Steelers are back in it and with a tough road win, will be a step closer to the playoffs. Pittsburgh won’t face Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson this time as Jackson is still healing from an injury.

The Steelers will still have to face a tough Ravens defense but the Steelers boast one of the best defenses in the NFL too. Will either offense get on track? This game is Sunday primetime at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore.

Prediction

Steelers 14 Ravens 7