Bengals-Jets Episode No. 2

The Cincinnati Bengals and New York Jets are ready to put on a show for the second time in two weeks. The two teams met up in Week 17, which resulted in a very one-sided 37-0 win for the Jets. This week, the game should be much more competitive as the venue changes and the dynamics change.

Last week, people monitoring the NFL lines knew that the Jets needed the win to qualify for the playoffs while the Bengals had their fate sealed already.

Why The Jets Can Win

The Jets can win this game if they run the ball as well as they have all year long. Its simple sportsbook 101: if you can’t run the ball on the road, you’re chances of winning are very slim.

For the Jets, those chances are even slimmer because they have a rookie quarterback making his first playoff appearance this weekend and if they don’t help him out, they will lose.

The good news for the Jets is that they have the No. 1 rushing offense in the NFL. They’ll need it this week going on the road against the No. 7 rush defense.

Why The Bengals Can Win

The Bengals were spanked last week but the good news for them is that they didn’t give up any of their game plan. The Jets laid out all of their cards on the table because they had to. The Bengals didn’t.

The Bengals coaching staff is going to have a look at the film and take note of the Jets tendencies whereas the Jets won’t have as much to work with.

Last week, the contest took place in New Jersey but this week, the Bengals will have the benefit of being at home. They have won their last five home games and internet betting cappers know that should help.

The Bengals have the better quarterback and if their run defense can slow down the Jets and hold them to field goals, they will have an excellent chance to win.

What Will Happen

The Bengals run defense is going to feed off the crowd and make enough plays to force the game into Mark Sanchez’ hands. He’ll make a key mistake and the Bengals will take advantage.

On offense, Chad Ochocino will find a way to get behind Darrelle Revis for a play or two and lead the way for the Bengals.

NFL Picks: Bengals -2.5