Cincinnati Bengals Week 4 Recap: Analytics, Injuries, Betting & Fantasy

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Game result: Cincinnati was blown out 3–28 by Denver on Monday night. Backup QB Jake Browning struggled mightily as the Bengals fell to 0-4.

Analytics: The Bengals offense was nonexistent, managing just 3 points and 187 total yards. Browning completed 18-of-32 for 135 yards with no TDs and 2 interceptions. Cincinnati gained just 21 yards on 18 offensive plays across five drives in the middle of the game – an alarming stretch. The defense couldn’t contain Bo Nix and JK Dobbins, who rushed for 101 yards. Cincinnati’s 0-4 start matches their worst beginning since 2019.

Injuries: Starting QB Joe Burrow remains sidelined, leaving Jake Browning as the starter. The timeline for Burrow’s return is unclear. Receiver Tee Higgins also missed the game with a hamstring issue.

Betting: Cincinnati was a 7.5-point underdog and failed to cover, dropping to 0-4 ATS. The under (44.5) hit comfortably as the Bengals couldn’t score.

Fantasy: The Bengals are a fantasy wasteland without Joe Burrow. Jake Browning is unrosterable. Chase Brown managed 58 rushing yards but offers limited upside with the offense struggling. Ja’Marr Chase had 65 yards but no TDs – a desperation WR2 until Burrow returns. Avoid this offense entirely.