Cincinnati Bengals to Face Los Angeles Chargers on NBC Sunday Night Football
Bengals Improve to 3-1, Chargers Fall to 1-3
The Cincinnati Bengals (3-1) will host the Los Angeles Chargers (1-3) on NBC Sunday Night Football in a pivotal AFC matchup. The Bengals are coming off a hard-fought 27-24 victory over the Miami Dolphins, while the Chargers suffered a disappointing 38-10 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Key Storylines
- Joe Burrow's resurgence: The Bengals' young quarterback has been on a tear in recent weeks, throwing for over 300 yards and three touchdowns in each of his last two games. He will be looking to continue his hot streak against a Chargers defense that has struggled this season.
- Chargers' defensive struggles: The Chargers have allowed an average of 30 points per game this season, including 38 to the Jaguars last week. They will need to find a way to contain Burrow and the Bengals' high-powered offense if they want to have a chance to win.
- Battle of the running backs: Both teams have talented running backs who can make a big impact on the game. Joe Mixon has rushed for over 100 yards in two of the Bengals' four games this season, while Austin Ekeler is one of the most versatile backs in the NFL.
Injury Report
The Bengals will be without wide receiver Tee Higgins (ankle), while the Chargers will be missing wide receiver Keenan Allen (hamstring). Both players are key contributors to their respective offenses, so their absence could have a significant impact on the game.
Prediction
The Bengals are the favorites to win this game, but the Chargers are capable of pulling off an upset if they can get their defense to play better. The Bengals' offense is too explosive for the Chargers to keep up with if they continue to struggle on that side of the ball. Prediction: Bengals 31, Chargers 24
