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Cincinnati Bengals at Indianapolis Colts
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Week 16, 2026 · Lucas Oil Stadium · Sunday, Dec 27, 12:00 AM ET · closed
Cincinnati Bengals5–2 · Elo 1568 · Joe Burrow (+17 Elo)
Indianapolis Colts
2–6 · Elo 1434 · Daniel Jones · Home
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What the forecasters say
| Forecaster | Favors | IND | CIN | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elo | CIN 65% | 35% | 65% | IND 1434 vs CIN 1568, implied spread IND +4.3 |
| The blend | CIN 65% | 35% | 65% |
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The spot: Everything else
Moderate favorites where the models roughly agree. No edge found either way in the replays. The blend is as good as anything.
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Details
- Rest: IND 7 days, CIN 7 days.
- Quarterbacks. IND: Daniel Jones (-6 Elo). CIN: Joe Burrow (+17 Elo). Expected starters from ESPN's depth chart with the injury report applied, refreshed every three hours.
- Weather. Indoors (roof closed), so no weather adjustment.
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. |
| IND | Anthony Gould | WR | Out | Concussion · out |
| IND | Bryce Boettcher | LB | Out | Groin · out |
| IND | Justin Walley | CB | Out | Knee · out |
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