Cincinnati Bengals: Week 5 Recap & Week 6 Forecast

Week 5 · 2025 · October 10, 2025

Detroit Lions
24

Cincinnati Bengals
37
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Jake Browning threw 3 INTs with Joe Burrow still out. Ja'Marr Chase struggling vs single coverage: 2 catches, 17 yards, 1 TD in 2025. Offense dysfunctional without elite QB.

Analytics

  • Offense ranks bottom-5 in EPA without Burrow under center
  • Defense allows 28+ PPG (bottom-third in NFL)
  • 3rd down conversion rate is abysmal without Burrow
  • Red zone efficiency is terrible
  • Ja'Marr Chase vs single coverage: 2 catches, 17 yards, 1 TD in 2025

Injuries

Key Injuries: QB Joe Burrow (toe) - status unclear for Week 6, possible return. Multiple OL injuries mounting across the offensive line.

Betting Intel

Week 6: Bengals +14.5 at Packers (BIGGEST SPREAD OF WEEK).

Fantasy Deep Dive

Fantasy: Chase (44.4 fantasy points, 40th among WRs) far below projections. Avoid until Burrow returns.

Week 5 Forecast:

Forecast: Bengals in freefall at Lambeau. If Burrow sits, Packers win 38-17. 14.5 is HUGE number though.

BEST BET: Bengals +14.5 - take the points, backdoor cover chance