The 4-2 Cincinnati Bengals host the 1-6 Tennessee Titans in Week 8, and Kalshi traders have the Bengals at 89% to win and the Titans at 12%. Cincinnati comes in off a 35-13 win at Baltimore in which it trailed 13-0 at halftime, with Joe Burrow throwing four touchdown passes after the break and Higgins posting 148 receiving yards.
Tennessee has lost six of its first seven games, most recently 27-24 at home to Cleveland on a last-second field goal after leading 14-0 early. Ja'Marr Chase sat out Wednesday's practice for rest and an ankle issue but practiced fully Thursday and Friday, and the playoff picture shows how far apart these teams are, with Kalshi traders having the Bengals at 79% and the Titans at 2% to make the playoffs.
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When and where do the Titans play the Bengals in Week 8 of the 2026 season?
The Titans and Bengals kick off Sunday, Nov. 1, at 1:00 p.m. ET at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati.
Who is favored to win the Titans vs. Bengals Week 8 game?
Tennessee Titans: Tennessee is 1-6 under head coach Robert Saleh, with its lone win a 26-20 victory over Indianapolis. Quarterback Cam Ward has 1,179 passing yards, four touchdowns and five interceptions, and the Titans average 15.4 points per game, 31st in the NFL. As of this writing, receiver Carnell Tate (shoulder), running back Tyjae Spears (knee) and punter Tommy Townsend (knee) are out, while receiver Calvin Ridley (hip), defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers (groin) and cornerback Jaylon Jones (knee) are questionable. The offense's struggles to score are the main reason for the 12% price, with Tony Pollard's three-touchdown game against Cleveland the clearest recent bright spot.
Cincinnati Bengals: Cincinnati is 4-2 under head coach Zac Taylor, and Burrow has 1,653 passing yards, 15 touchdowns and three interceptions. The Bengals average 27.2 points per game, fourth in the NFL. As of this writing, safety Kyle Dugger (quadriceps) is out and linebacker Joe Giles-Harris (calf) is questionable, while Chase practiced fully Thursday and Friday and carries no game designation. A high-scoring offense against a Tennessee unit that gave up 491 yards to Cleveland is what drives the 89% price.
Kalshi Power rankings
Cincinnati enters as the No. 7 team in the league with a Power Score of 73.6 and a 79% playoff qualification price, while Tennessee ranks 31st with a Power Score of 6.4 and a 2% playoff price, a 24-spot gap heading into the AFC matchup.
What is the point spread for Titans vs. Bengals in Week 8?
As of this writing, Kalshi traders have the Bengals winning by more than 13.5 points at 52%.
What is the projected point total?
As of this writing, Kalshi traders have the game finishing over 46.5 total points at 50%.
What is the biggest storyline in the Titans vs. Bengals Week 8 game?
The biggest storyline is the gap between the two offenses. Cincinnati leads the league in third-down conversion rate at roughly 51%, according to Covers, while Tennessee converts 35.4% of its third downs. Chase's return to full practice removes an injury question for the Bengals' receiving group, and the Titans lead the all-time series 41-38-1, according to the Titans' game preview, though Cincinnati won the most recent meeting 37-27 in December 2024.
What are the Titans' and Bengals' expectations for the rest of the 2026 season?
Tennessee Titans: Tennessee is 1-6 after the 27-24 loss to Cleveland, and Kalshi traders have the Titans at 2% to make the playoffs. After Cincinnati they have a Week 9 bye, host Jacksonville on Nov. 15 and visit Dallas on Nov. 22.
Cincinnati Bengals: Cincinnati is 4-2 and coming off the win at Baltimore, and Kalshi traders have the Bengals at 79% to make the playoffs. After Tennessee they play Atlanta in Madrid on Nov. 8, host Pittsburgh on Nov. 15, visit Washington on Nov. 23 and host New Orleans on Nov. 29.
Where do the Titans stand in the AFC South?
As of this writing, Kalshi traders have Tennessee at 1% to win the AFC South.
Where do the Bengals stand in the AFC North?
As of this writing, Kalshi traders have Cincinnati at 45% to win the AFC North.
Kalshi markets now predict:
Conclusion
Kalshi traders have Cincinnati as a heavy favorite at 89%, with the Bengals' scoring offense facing a Tennessee team that has won once. The swing factor is whether the Titans can generate enough offense to stay close. Kalshi's prices for Titans vs. Bengals will keep moving until the game ends.
What are the score predictions for Titans vs. Bengals in Week 8? As of this writing, Kalshi traders have the game finishing over 46.5 total points at 50%.
What is the spread for Titans vs. Bengals in Week 8? As of this writing, Kalshi traders have the Bengals winning by more than 13.5 points at 52%.
Who is favored to win, Titans or Bengals? As of this writing, Kalshi traders have the Bengals at 89% to win and the Titans at 12%.
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