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Final January 4, 2026 β€’ Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati

Cleveland Browns πŸ‘‘

5-12
20
VS
18

Cincinnati Bengals

6-11
NFL PREVIEW β€’ January 4, 2026 Featured Matchup

Gridiron Matchup: Cleveland Browns (5-12) takes on Cincinnati Bengals (6-11) at Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati.

Cleveland Browns
Visiting Side
Record 5-12
Cincinnati Bengals
Home Side
Record 6-11

Scoring

Team Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 T
CLE 7 7 3 3 20
CIN 6 6 0 6 18

Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play

Score 7:59
Chase Brown 4 Yd pass from Joe Burrow (Evan McPherson PAT blocked)
Score 0:56
Devin Bush 97 Yd Interception Return (Andre Szmyt Kick)
Score 14:06
Sam Webb 47 Yd Fumble Recovery (Andre Szmyt Kick)
Score 0:29
Tee Higgins 13 Yd pass from Joe Burrow (Evan McPherson PAT Failed)
Score 8:00
Andre Szmyt 27 Yd Field Goal
Score 1:29
Ja'Marr Chase 4 Yd pass from Joe Burrow (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
Score 0:00
Andre Szmyt 49 Yd Field Goal

Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape

Circled Game Matchup Projection
28%
Cleveland Browns
VS
72%
Cincinnati Bengals
Projected Score CLE 16 - CIN 24
Data Confidence High
Data Used 5 of 5 categories
  • Cincinnati Bengals scoring offense aligns well against Cleveland Browns defense.
  • Cincinnati Bengals offense moves the ball more consistently.
  • Cincinnati Bengals passing game has a favorable matchup.
  • Cleveland Browns controls the trenches in the run game.
Cleveland Browns
STAT
Cincinnati Bengals

Situational Context Environment

Venue Advantage Host Cincinnati Bengals plays on familiar turf at Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati.
Conditions Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Takeaway

Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Why Cleveland Browns Could Win

Cleveland Browns will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.

Why Cincinnati Bengals Could Win

Cincinnati Bengals scoring offense aligns well against Cleveland Browns defense.

Deciding Factor

Cincinnati Bengals offense moves the ball more consistently.

Game Details

Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
62,230
Closing Odds
Line: CIN -8.5 | O/U: 47.5

Team Leaders

Consensus Pool

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Closed Poll
Cleveland Browns (43.2%) Cincinnati Bengals (56.8%)
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