Bengals vs 49ers Prediction - NFL Picks 10/29/23

The Cincinnati Bengals and San Francisco 49ers face off on Sunday in the NFL showdown at Levi’s Stadium. 

Bengals Finally Figuring It Out?

The Bengals come into this game with a 3-3 record overall and they have won two games in a row. In the last game against the Seattle Seahawks, the defense gave up only 13 points and that led to the four point victory. Joe Burrow had a strong game completing 24 of his 35  passes for 185 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. The Bengals on the season is averaging 16.7 points while their defense is giving up 21.2 points per game. The offense is ranked 28th and they need the offense to be good in this game. 

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Cincinnati Bengals Team Facts

• The Bengals have won each of their last seven games against NFC opponents.
• The Bengals have covered the spread in seven of their last eight road games against teams that held a winning record.
• The Bengals have lost the first half in five of their last six games as underdogs against NFC opponents.
• Each of the Bengals' last eight games as road underdogs have gone UNDER the total points line.

Will Sam Darnold Start for 49ers?

All signs are pointing towards Sam Darnold starting for the 49ers as Brock Purdy is currently in the concussion protocol. After winning their first five games of the season, the 49ers have lost two straight games. In the last game against the Vikings the offense only scored 17 points and that wasn’t enough to get the job done. Deebo Samuel missed the last game with a shoulder injury and it doesn’t look like he will be back for a couple of weeks. The 49ers are averaging 28.7 points while their defense is giving up 15.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 2nd while the defense is ranked 3rd.