Jets vs. Bengals Week 8 predictions: Tyrod Taylor starts as New York visits Cincinnati

The Cincinnati Bengals return home in Week 8 looking to build momentum against the visiting New York Jets at Paycor Stadium. Cincinnati enters Sunday’s matchup as a 6.5-point favorite, backed by Dimers’ predictive model, which gives the Bengals a 73% chance to win. Joe Flacco, now under center for Cincinnati, is projected for 231 passing yards as he looks to connect with Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins against a New York defense that has shown flashes but struggled with consistency. For the Jets, Tyrod Taylor leads an offense anchored by running back Breece Hall and wide receiver Garrett Wilson, who continue to be the focal points of a team trying to find rhythm midway through the season.

With kickoff set for 1 p.m. ET, bettors can expect a tactical battle more likely to favor the defenses.