The Cincinnati Bengals (0-2) face the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, September 25 at 1:00 p.m. ET. Both teams are seeking crucial wins to stay competitive in their divisions.

Game Overview:

• Bengals lost two close games: 23-20 (OT) to Steelers and 20-17 to Cowboys
• Jets split their first two: Lost 24-9 to Ravens, won second game behind Joe Flacco's 4 TDs

Betting Odds:

• Spread: Bengals -5 (-112)
• Moneyline: Bengals -228, Jets +180
• Total: 45 points (Over/Under -112/-109)

Key Factors:

• Joe Burrow needs to bounce back (537 yards, more INTs than TDs, career-low 73.1 QB rating)
• Bengals have strong offensive weapons in Chase, Higgins, Boyd and Mixon
• Joe Flacco coming off strong performance with 307 yards, 4 TDs

Analysis: Despite their 0-2 start, the Bengals remain favorites as they face a Jets team led by backup QB Joe Flacco. While Burrow has struggled early, Cincinnati's offensive firepower and motivation to avoid an 0-3 start make them likely to cover the 5-point spread.

Prediction: Bengals to cover (-5) as Burrow and the offense get back on track against the Jets defense.

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