Bengals vs. Chiefs preview: Predictions, odds, how to watch Sunday's game
There's still plenty to play for in the second to last week of the season, especially with five playoff spots up for grabs in the AFC.
Two teams playing for those last few spots face off on Sunday when the Kansas City Chiefs (9-6) host the Cincinnati Bengals (8-7).
The Chiefs are looking to right the ship after dropping three of their last four games and can clinch an AFC West title – their eighth straight – with a win.
Cincinnati is also in the hunt for a playoff spot despite losing franchise quarterback Joe Burrow earlier this season with a wrist injury. Backup quarterback Jake Browning and the Bengals can boost their playoff odds to 56% with a win.
Here's what to know about the AFC Championship rematch.
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Bengals vs. Chiefs predictions
Paste BN: All five analysts predict a Chiefs win
Jordan Mendoza writes, "Chiefs 23, Bengals 20... This spread seems surprising considering how inconsistent Kansas City has been recently. While the offense has been in shambles, Cincinnati looks increasingly vulnerable right now, and it'll be tough to get the road win this week. Kansas City wins and wraps up the AFC West."
The Arizona Republic: Chiefs 27, Bengals 20
Jeremy Cluff writes, "Jake Browning is the key to this game. If he plays like he did in Week 16, Cincinnati doesn't have a prayer."
ESPN: Chiefs heavily favored to win at home
ESPN Analytics give Kansas City a 72.8% chance to win and clinch their division in Week 17. The Bengals have a 26.9% chance to win according to their model.
Bengals vs. Chiefs odds, spread and lines
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All odds as of Saturday evening.
- Spread: Chiefs (-6.5)
- Moneyline: Chiefs (-300); Bengals (+230)
- Over/under: 44
Bengals vs. Chiefs injury updates
Cincinnati Bengals injury report:
| Player | Position | Injury | Status |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | Shoulder | Questionable for Week 17 |
| Jalen Davis | CB | Groin | Questionable for Week 17 |
| Cameron Sample | DE | Knee | Questionable for Week 17 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | Ankle | Questionable for Week 17 |
| Mitchell Wilcox | TE | Foot | Questionable for Week 17 |
| Joe Mixon | RB | Ankle | Questionable for Week 17 |
Kansas City Chiefs injury report:
| Player | Position | Injury | Status |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | Calf | Questionable for Week 17 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | Illness | Questionable for Week 17 |
| Isiah Pacheco | RB | Concussion/Shoulder | Questionable for Week 17 |
| Donovan Smith | OT | Neck | Out |
| Kadarius Toney | WR | Hip | Out |
| Trey Smith | OG | Ankle/Knee | Questionable for Week 17 |
| Nick Bolton | LB | Wrist/Abdomen | Questionable for Week 17 |
| Mike Edwards | S | Knee | Questionable for Week 17 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | Thumb | Questionable for Week 17 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | Shoulder | Questionable for Week 17 |
| Charles Omenihu | DE | Groin | Questionable for Week 17 |
| Joshua Williams | CB | Neck | Questionable for Week 17 |
| Clyde Edwards-Helaire | RB | Illness | Questionable for Week 17 |
| Joshua Williams | CB | Neck | Questionable for Week 17 |
How to watch Bengals vs. Chiefs: TV, streaming and schedule
When: Sunday, Dec. 31, 4:25 p.m. ET
Where: Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Mo.
Cable TV: CBS
Streaming: Paramount+; Sling; YouTube TV; FuboTV
How to watch: Catch Sunday NFL action with a Fubo subscription
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