Cincinnati Bengals vs Philadelphia Eagles Matchup

In this week 8 NFL regular season preview between Eagles and Bengals, see who like to win the game and cover the spread.

On October 27th, the Eagles and Bengals will face off at 1:00 ET on CBS. The Bengals are the favorite with a money line of -144, and the Eagles' point spread is +3. This non-conference matchup is taking place at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, OH. The over/under line is set at 48 points.

Eagles vs. Bengals Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NFL
Teams: Philadelphia Eagles at Cincinnati Bengals
Where: Cincinnati at Paycor Stadium
Date: Sunday, October 27th
Betting Odds CIN -3, PHI +121 | CIN -144 O/U 48

Eagles Preview:

Heading into week 8, the Eagles are on a two-game winning streak, including a 28-3 win over the Giants in week 7. Philadelphia was a 3-point favorite in that game and easily covered the spread. The combined scoring of 31 points fell short of the 42-point line, marking the Eagles’ second straight under.

Philadelphia currently ranks 7th in our NFL power rankings and has a 74.7% chance of making the playoffs. They are 4-2 this season, with a +3.2 scoring margin, and are 3-3 against the spread. Their O/U record is 2-4.

Eagles Offense Breakdown

Heading into week 8, the Eagles are 15th in the NFL in scoring, averaging 22.3 points per game. They rank 9th in passing yards per game (362.2) and 21st in passing attempts. Jalen Hurts threw for 114 yards (10/14) and a touchdown in week 7 after his 264-yard performance in week 6. A.J. Brown led the team with 5 catches for 89 yards in week 7.

Philadelphia's run game has been strong, with Saquon Barkley rushing for 176 yards on 17 carries in week 7. The Eagles are 3rd in rushing attempts and 2nd in rushing yards per game. They are 23rd in the NFL in 3rd-down conversions, with a 34.6% success rate.

Eagles Team Defense

In their most recent game against the Giants, the Eagles' defense allowed just 43 passing yards and 119 total yards. They were dominant in the passing game, allowing only 17 completions on 43 attempts and coming away with eight sacks. The Eagles also completely shut down the Giants' running game, holding them to just 76 yards on 18 attempts.

Philadelphia's defense didn't give up any touchdowns and limited the Giants to a 21.4% conversion rate on third down. The Eagles' offense didn't turn the ball over in the 28-3 win, and the eight sacks were a big reason for the Giants' lack of offensive production.

Bengals Preview:

After a week 5 home loss to the Ravens, the Bengals have bounced back with two straight wins, including a 21-14 victory over the Browns in week 7. Cincinnati was favored by 5.5 points and covered the spread, bringing their ATS record to 4-3 this season. They have covered in two straight games and rank 15th in our NFL power rankings.

Heading into week 8, the Bengals have a 37.3% chance of making the playoffs and a 4.1% chance of winning the AFC North. They are currently 3rd in the division with a 3-4 record, including a 1-1 mark in division games. All three of their wins have come on the road, while they are 0-3 at home.

Bengals Offense Breakdown

Heading into week 8, the Bengals are 6th in our offensive power rankings. They are 8th in the NFL in points per game, averaging 25.4, and they rank 14th in yards per game with 331.7. Cincinnati is 11th in passing attempts per game and 8th in passing yards, averaging 237.4 per game. On the ground, they rank 27th in both rushing attempts and rushing yards per game, with 94.3.

Joe Burrow threw for 181 yards and 2 touchdowns in week 7, posting a passer rating of 108. Tee Higgins led the team with 4 catches for 82 yards, while Chase Brown had 15 carries for 44 yards. The Bengals scored 14 points in the 3rd quarter but struggled on 3rd down, converting just 2 of 13 attempts.

Bengals Team Defense

In their 21-14 win over the Browns, the Bengals' defense allowed 336 total yards. They defended the run well, giving up just 77 yards on 21 attempts. Despite allowing 31 completions, Cleveland managed only 259 yards through the air, averaging just 5 yards per attempt. Cincinnati also came away with two interceptions and held the Browns to a 42.1% third-down conversion rate. They also recorded four sacks and held Cleveland to a 59.6% completion percentage.

The Bengals' defense was effective in generating pressure, as they won the QB hit battle by four. However, they did give up more tackles for loss than the Browns.

Eagles vs Bengals Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across their five previous road games, Philadelphia has an ATS mark of 2-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-3 while averaging 15 points per game.
Across their last three home contests, Cincinnati has been good against the spread posting a mark of 3-0. Their overall mark in these games was 3-0, while averaging 24 points per game.
Looking back on the team's last ten games as the underdog, the Eagles have a straight up record of 2-8. Their record vs the spread in these games was 3-7.
The Bengals have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 3-0 straight up and 3-0 against the spread.