The Cincinnati Bengals (1-4) came into the season with high hopes but have taken a few early lumps and will look to get on track with a win at the New York Giants (2-3) this Sunday night. Kickoff for this cross-conference matchup is scheduled for 8:20 p.m. ET at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, with NBC on the broadcast.
The Bengals are 3.5-point favorites in NFL Week 6 odds, with the Giants getting +155 odds on the moneyline. The over/under line is at 48.5 points.
The biggest news to monitor for this matchup is the status of Giants receiver Malik Nabers, who missed Week 5 with a concussion that he suffered Sept. 26 in a loss to Dallas. Devin Singletary (groin) could also return after a one-game absence. The Giants lost defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (wrist) to a long-term injury during their 29-20 upset win last week in Seattle.
Bengals running back Zack Moss suffered an apparent ankle injury during a 41-38 overtime loss to the Ravens on Sunday. Chase Brown was out-performing Moss before the injury occurred. The Bengals’ defense has struggled, with defensive tackles B.J. Hill and Sheldon Rankins missing time, but Rankins returned to practice this week, and Hill returned in Week 5.
Below, we’ll go over a couple of the top player props in this Sunday Night Football matchup. We also cover a couple of sportsbook promos ahead of the game – an Ohio sportsbook promo, and a NY sportsbook promo.
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How Joe Burrow could get over 256.5 passing yards
The Cincinnati Bengals have been a pass-heavy team so far this season, in part because their defense has struggled to stop the opposition. Burrow ranks second in the NFL in completion rate (72.25%) and fifth in passing yards per game (263), while the Cincinnati offense ranks 28th in rushing yards per game (96).
Like last week’s matchup against the Ravens — in which Burrow passed for 392 yards — the Giants’ defense appears as though it will be easier to attack through the air. Dexter Lawrence is one of the league’s premier run stoppers, and Brian Burns adds to the elite New York defensive line.
The Giants’ secondary has been banged up in recent weeks, and, even healthy, it is not a match for Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins in single coverage. Burrow has historically gotten off to slow starts before hitting his stride in the middle of the season, and it appears he’s locked in after posting a 137 passer rating against Baltimore.
How Joe Burrow could get under 256.5 passing yards
A positive game script for the Bengals could endanger Burrow’s passing numbers. He only got to 232 passing yards in Cincy’s sole win this season (34-24 at Carolina), as Zack Moss and Chase Brown handled 15 carries apiece in a balanced attack.
The New York Giants’ defensive line has been bothering opposing quarterbacks in recent weeks, which helped the team hold Dak Prescott to 221 passing yards and Geno Smith to 284 yards, with much of that production coming in a desperate comeback bid. The G-Men sacked Smith seven times last week and forced several scrambles, taking away from potential passing yardage. Burrow was far less productive on the road last season, averaging just 189.6 passing yards per game away from Cincinnati.
How Malik Nabers could score an anytime touchdown
Nabers is trending toward returning in Week 6, and sportsbooks are offering odds of +110 or longer for the rookie to score a touchdown in this matchup. After a slow debut, Nabers went off for 30 receptions on 45 targets over his next three outings, scoring three total touchdowns in the process. He leads all NFL receivers in target share (38.2%) and receptions (35) despite missing a game.
The Giants’ offense looked far more competent last week, producing more red zone opportunities, and the Bengals’ defense is allowing the third-most touchdowns per game (3.4) this season. Cincinnati has struggled to create pressure due to some injuries up front, so Daniel Jones could have time to let Nabers create separation down the field or in the red zone.
How Malik Nabers could miss an anytime touchdown
The Giants hit their stride without Nabers, and it’s possible they could ease the rookie back into the fold while Darius Slayton and other receivers follow up on a strong performance in Seattle. Cincinnati’s defense is getting healthier, and the Bengals will be desperate to get a road win to effectively save their season.
Bengals cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt has posted above-average numbers, and he’s been confident enough to take on some of the tougher matchups in the league. Nickel corner Mike Hilton (knee) could also return from a one-game absence. Despite last week’s upset, the Giants are only averaging 17.8 points per game and rank 26th in converting red zone possessions into touchdowns (43.75%), so there might not be a ton of opportunities for Nabers to find the end zone.
