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Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals
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Week 17, 2026 · Paycor Stadium · Thursday, Dec 31, 8:15 PM ET · outdoors
Baltimore Ravens4–4 · Elo 1503 · Tyler Huntley (−16 Elo)
Cincinnati Bengals
5–2 · Elo 1568 · Joe Burrow (+17 Elo) · Home
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What the forecasters say
| Forecaster | Favors | CIN | BAL | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elo | CIN 70% | 70% | 30% | CIN 1568 vs BAL 1503, implied spread CIN −5.8 |
| The blend | CIN 70% | 70% | 30% |
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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: CIN 4 days, BAL 4 days.
- Quarterbacks. CIN: Joe Burrow (+17 Elo). BAL: Tyler Huntley (-16 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 Thursday.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAL | Jaylinn Hawkins | S | Out | Knee · out |
| BAL | Lamar Jackson | QB | Out | Thumb · Ravens head coach Jesse Minter said after Sunday's 36-10 loss to the Bills that Jackson will undergo surgery to address his right thumb injury and will be placed on injured reserve, Brian Wacker of The Baltimore Sun reports. |
| BAL | Olaivavega Ioane | G | Out | Knee - MCL · out |
| BAL | Joe Fagnano | QB | Questionable | Ankle · Fagnano was limited at Monday's walkthrough due to an ankle injury. |
| BAL | John Jenkins | DT | Questionable | Knee · questionable |
| BAL | John Simpson | G | Questionable | Back · questionable |
| BAL | Justice Hill | RB | Questionable | Groin · Hill (groin) was estimated as a limited participant on Monday's practice report. |
| BAL | Roger Rosengarten | OT | Questionable | Ankle · questionable |
| BAL | Roquan Smith | LB | Questionable | Foot · questionable |
| BAL | Trey Hendrickson | LB | Questionable | Finger · questionable |
| BAL | Tyler Huntley | QB | Questionable | Toe · Head coach Jesse Minter said Monday that Huntley (toe) "probably" won't play Thursday versus the Jaguars, and the Ravens then will "see how it goes from a long-term standpoint." |
| BAL | Tyler Loop | PK | Questionable | Groin · Loop (groin) was estimated as DNP on Monday's injury report. |
| 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. |
On the Wire
Jaguars at Ravens: Ravens on 4 days' rest; Jaguars on 4 days' rest. Browns at Saints: Saints off a bye. Giants at Eagles: Giants off a bye. Broncos at Panthers: Panthers off a bye. Texans at Chargers: Texans off a bye. Raiders at 49ers: 49ers off a bye. Packers at Patriots: Packers off a bye. Read more →
Most affected: Jaguars at Ravens (6 out or doubtful). Out at key spots: Jaylinn Hawkins (BAL, S), Lamar Jackson (BAL, QB), Eric Murray (JAX, S), Antonio Johnson (JAX, S). Every game page carries the full list for both teams. Read more →
Since Friday: Jaguars at Ravens, 38 points toward JAX, now 21% for the home side (Elo 40%); Giants at Eagles, 6 points toward NYG, now 40% for the home side (Elo 47%); Rams at Commanders, 4 points toward LAR, now 30% for the home side (Elo 40%); Lions at Dolphins, 4 points toward MIA, now 26% for the home side (Elo 41%); Raiders at 49ers, 3 points toward LV, now 80% for the home side (Elo 77%); and 1 more below. 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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