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Cincinnati Bengals at Carolina Panthers
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Week 15, 2026 · Bank of America Stadium · Sunday, Dec 20, 1:00 PM ET · outdoors
Cincinnati Bengals5–2 · Elo 1568 · Joe Burrow (+17 Elo)
Carolina Panthers
3–4 · Elo 1446 · Bryce Young · Home
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What the forecasters say
| Forecaster | Favors | CAR | CIN | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elo | CIN 62% | 38% | 62% | CAR 1446 vs CIN 1568, implied spread CAR +3.4 |
| The blend | CIN 62% | 38% | 62% |
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Details
- Rest: CAR 7 days, CIN 7 days.
- Quarterbacks. CAR: Bryce Young (+6 Elo). CIN: Joe Burrow (+17 Elo). Expected starters from ESPN's depth chart with the injury report applied, refreshed every three hours.
- Weather. Outdoors. The kickoff forecast is pulled from Open-Meteo once the game is within 7 days, from Sunday.
Injury report
ESPN's report, refreshed every three hours. Out and doubtful players are treated as unavailable; questionable players usually play. Only the quarterback feeds Elo directly; the rest is in the market's number.
| Team | Player | Pos | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIN | Kyle Dugger | S | Out | Quadriceps · out |
| CIN | Cashius Howell | DE | Questionable | Wrist · Howell (wrist) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Titans. |
| CIN | Cedric Johnson | DE | Questionable | Ankle · Johnson (ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Falcons. |
| CIN | DJ Turner II | CB | Questionable | Ankle · Turner (ankle) is considered day-to-day, NFL reporter Jordan Schultz reported Monday. |
| CAR | AJ Dillon | RB | Out | Coach's Decision · Dillon (coach's decision) is inactive for Thursday night's contest against the Packers, Darin Gantt of the team's official website reports. |
| CAR | Bobby Brown III | DT | Out | Hand · Brown (hand) is inactive for Thursday night's matchup against the Packers, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official website reports. |
| CAR | Damien Lewis | G | Out | Knee · Lewis (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Packers. |
| CAR | Haynes King | QB | Out | Coach's Decision · King (coach's decision) is inactive but operating as the Panthers' emergency No. 3 quarterback against the Packers on Thursday night, Darin Gantt of the team's official website reports. |
| CAR | Ja'Tavion Sanders | TE | Out | Coach's Decision · Sanders (coach's decision) is inactive for Thursday night's matchup with Green Bay, Darin Gantt of the team's official website reports. |
| CAR | Jaelan Phillips | LB | Out | Hamstring · Phillips (hamstring) is considered day-to-day, Joe Person of The Athletic reported Monday. |
| CAR | Torricelli Simpkins III | G | Out | Ankle · Simpkins (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Packers. |
| CAR | Corey Bullock | C | Questionable | Quadriceps · Bullock (quadriceps) exited Thursday's 27-19 loss to Green Bay and did not return, Sheena Quick of Fox Sports Radio 1340 reports. |
| CAR | Will Lee III | CB | Questionable | Hamstring · Lee (hamstring) is day to day but should have a chance to "test" his injury this week, Joe Person of The Athletic reports. |
On the Wire
AFC East: Bills 5-1. AFC North: Browns 5-2. AFC South: Jaguars 4-2. AFC West: Chiefs 5-1. NFC East: Giants 4-2-1. NFC North: Vikings 6-0. NFC South: Panthers 3-3. NFC West: 49ers 6-1. Unbeaten: Vikings. Winless: Chargers. Read more →
Since 2026-10-13: Chicago Bears now 75% to make the playoffs; Atlanta Falcons 16%. From 3,000 simulated seasons. Read more →
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