The Bengals are a 5.5-point favorite in this game, likely leading to a rushing game script.At the present time, the 6th-slowest paced team in football (context-neutralized) according to the predictive model is the Bengals.Ja'Marr Chase's talent in picking up extra yardage have tailed off this year, compiling a measly 5.28 yards-after-the-catch (YAC) vs a 6.64 mark last year.The Houston Texans pass defense has excelled when opposing WRs have gotten into space, conceding an average of 3.49 yards-after-the-catch this year: the 7th-fewest in the NFL.When it comes to cornerbacks in defending pass-catchers, Houston's collection of CBs has been very good this year, profiling as the 3rd-best in the NFL.
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