Cincinnati Bengals vs Atlanta Falcons Picks and Prediction for Sunday November 8, 2026
The Cincinnati Bengals will be on the road Sunday for a matchup against the Atlanta Falcons inside Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid, Spain. The game is scheduled to kick off at 9:30 AM ET with coverage on NFL Network. Cincinnati comes into this matchup 5-2 on the year, riding a three-game winning streak following a seven-point overtime victory last week. Atlanta enters Sunday at 3-5 overall, having lost three of its last four games following a 16-point loss to Tampa Bay last week. Cincinnati comes into this matchup as a three-point favorite at -180 on the money line, while Atlanta is listed at +150. The total for this game is set at 52.5 points. Stay in the action with our NFL Picks.
Cincinnati looks for 4 straight
Joe Burrow is leading the Cincinnati offense this season with 2,115 passing yards and 20 touchdowns on 195 completions, along with 70 rushing yards and two scores on 20 carries. Chase Brown is the top ball carrier on the Cincinnati roster with 340 yards and one touchdown on 94 carries. Samaje Perine has added 136 yards and one touchdown on 35 carries. Tee Higgins leads Cincinnati with 726 receiving yards and four touchdowns on 43 catches. Ja'Marr Chase is second on the roster with 492 yards and six touchdowns on 43 receptions, while Mike Gesicki has chipped in 241 yards and six touchdowns on 17 catches.
Offensively, Cincinnati got the job done last week, scoring 43 points, including 29 in the second half and overtime, on 510 total yards. Defensively, Cincinnati did just enough, allowing 36 points on 440 total yards while forcing two turnovers and holding its opponent scoreless in overtime. Joe Burrow led the Cincinnati offense, completing 38 passes for 462 yards and five touchdowns. Chase Brown led the way out of the backfield with 55 yards on 12 carries. Tee Higgins was the top receiving target with 155 yards and two touchdowns on 10 catches.
Key Injury Report for Cincinnati:
- Cedric Johnson (Questionable) - Ankle
- Kyle Dugger (Out) - Quad
- Cashius Howell (IR) - Wrist
- Andrei Iosivas (IR) - Thumb
- Erick All Jr. (IR) - ACL
Atlanta tries to get closer to .500
Michael Penix Jr. is leading the Atlanta offense this season with 1,282 passing yards and nine touchdowns on 104 completions. Bijan Robinson leads Atlanta with 780 rushing yards and four touchdowns on 150 carries. Brian Robinson Jr. has added 211 yards and four touchdowns on 53 carries. Drake London leads Atlanta with 624 receiving yards and one touchdown on 39 catches. Jahan Dotson has added 337 yards and two touchdowns on 14 receptions, while Kyle Pitts has chipped in 197 yards and four touchdowns on 22 catches.
The Atlanta offense was terrible last week, failing to score on 224 total yards after converting no third downs and turning the ball over four times. Defensively, Atlanta wasn't much better, allowing 16 points on 322 total yards. Michael Penix Jr. led the Atlanta offense, completing eight passes for 125 yards but throwing four interceptions in the loss. Bijan Robinson was the top ball carrier with 76 yards on 19 carries.
Key Injury Report for Atlanta:
- Beaux Collins Jr. (IR-R) - Hip
- James Pearce Jr. (Questionable) - Back
- Divine Deablo (Questionable)- Forearm
- Brian Robinson Jr. (Out) - Hamstring
- Yasir Abdullah (IR-R) - Hamstring
Cincinnati Bengals vs Atlanta Falcons Picks and Prediction
Pick: Cincinnati Bengals -3
Cincinnati has the offensive weapons necessary to find success against Atlanta in this matchup. The Bengals have a dangerous passing attack capable of creating explosive plays and challenging a Falcons secondary that could struggle to contain their talented receivers. Atlanta has enough offensive firepower to keep this game competitive, especially with Bijan Robinson leading the rushing attack, but the Falcons could have difficulty matching Cincinnati's production through the air. The Bengals should also have opportunities to capitalize on Atlanta's defensive inconsistencies and generate scoring chances throughout the game. Look for Cincinnati to rely on its passing attack and ability to create explosive plays to secure the road victory.
Total Pick: Over 52.5
Both teams have enough offensive weapons to produce plenty of points in this matchup. Cincinnati should be able to generate consistent scoring opportunities through the air against an Atlanta defense that could struggle to limit explosive plays. The Falcons have a dangerous rushing attack led by Bijan Robinson and should find success moving the football against a Bengals defense that has struggled with consistency. Atlanta will need to remain aggressive offensively to keep pace with Cincinnati, potentially creating additional possessions and scoring opportunities for both teams. Expect an offensive battle with both teams finding success throughout the game, leading to a matchup that finishes over the total.