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Browns vs. Bengals NFL Week 18 Preview and Prediction

take on the Cincinnati Bengals (+5) in Week 18. Below, we analyze a few advantages, disadvantages, or general thoughts about the two teams before getting to our predictions for the game.

Game Analysis

Battle of the Backups

  • With the Kansas City Chiefs winning on Saturday, it provided even more motivation for the Cincinnati Bengals to not care about today’s season finale against the Cleveland Browns. Sure, the Bengals could still end up as either the No. 2, No. 3, or No. 4 seeds, but unless you’re getting a first-round bye, it’s better to go into the postseason with a healthy roster than risk fighting for that one spot (which is out of their control anyway, as it would depend on the Titans losing).