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.After averaging 31.0 air yards per game last season, Trenton Irwin has fallen off this season, now averaging 16.0 per game.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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