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Cincinnati Bengals at Baltimore Ravens
Final, recorded Sun 3:59 PM ET · markets priced Sun 12:55 PM ET · this page re-reads every 15 min while open
Week 7, 2026 · M&T Bank Stadium · Sunday, Oct 25, 1:00 PM ET · outdoors · wind 1 mph, 63°F
Cincinnati Bengals5–2 · Elo 1568 · Joe Burrow (+17 Elo) · off a bye
35–13
Baltimore Ravens
4–4 · Elo 1503 · Tyler Huntley (−16 Elo) · Home
Final: CIN 35, BAL 13. Elo moved BAL 1554 → 1521 and CIN 1528 → 1561.
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What the forecasters say
| Forecaster | Favors | BAL | CIN | Points earned | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elo | BAL 52% | 52% | 48% | -2.0 | BAL 1554 vs CIN 1528, implied spread BAL −0.6 |
| Closing spread | CIN 59% | 41% | 59% | +8.2 | BAL +3 |
| Sportsbooks | CIN 58% | 42% | 58% | +7.4 | |
| Kalshi | CIN 61% | 40% | 61% | +9.0 | |
| Polymarket | CIN 61% | 40% | 61% | +9.0 | |
| The blend | CIN 57% | 43% | 57% | +6.5 |
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The spot: Big disagreement
Elo and the market are 10 or more points apart. Over 27 seasons (1,102 games) Elo's side won 50% while Elo claimed 65% and the market 48%. The market was right almost every time. Take the market's number, or split the difference at most. This is where Elo is overconfident.
Cincinnati Bengals over the Ravens: Elo 48%, market 60%. Big disagreement: trust the market number. Huntley is costing 16 Elo; Burrow is worth 17 Elo; CIN off a bye.
Details
- Importance 58 of 100: how far the league's playoff odds swing on this result, from simulation. Quality 47.
- Rest: BAL 7 days, CIN 14 days. CIN off a bye (+25 Elo).
- Quarterbacks. BAL: Tyler Huntley (-16 Elo). CIN: Joe Burrow (+17 Elo).
- Weather. Forecast at kickoff: wind 1 mph, 63°F. Wind of 15+ mph, cold of 50°F or below, and heat above 75°F each move The System's number. The evidence.
- The line. Spread BAL +3, total 46. Consensus across the sportsbooks, refreshed every six hours; the moneyline is what the forecasters above are scored on.
- Money on this game. Kalshi: $834k traded, $644k open · Polymarket: $616k traded. Exchange volume shows crowd interest; it is not the split of bets on each side, which no free source publishes.
The post-game report
Bengals 35, Ravens 13. Cincinnati Bengals at Baltimore Ravens, Week 7. The Bengals won 35 to 13; the game turned on (Shotgun) T.Huntley pass short right to Z.Flowers for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. T.Loop extra po. Attendance 70,464. Written from the box score, ESPN's in-game win probability, and the site's own numbers.
Against the forecasts
A close call on paper: the market had the Bengals at 60%, Elo at 48%, The System at 57%. Best forecaster on this game: The market (+9.0).
- Elo: Bengals 48%, -2.0
- The market: Bengals 60%, +9.0
- The System: Bengals 57%, +6.5
- The bot crowd: Bengals 55%, +4.8
How it happened
The swing: (Shotgun) T.Huntley pass short right to Z.Flowers for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. T.Loop extra point is GOOD, Center-N.Moore, Holder-R.Eckley. in the first quarter at 13:36, which moved the home side's chances from 37% to 51%.
- Largest lead: Bengals by 22. Lead changes: 1.
- Bengals's live win probability ranged from 15% to 100% (ESPN's in-game model).
- Q4 11:14: Samaje Perine 1 Yd Rush (Evan McPherson Kick) (CIN 21, BAL 13)
- Q4 7:25: Ja'Marr Chase 2 Yd pass from Joe Burrow (Evan McPherson Kick) (CIN 28, BAL 13)
- Q4 6:21: Drew Sample 16 Yd pass from Joe Burrow (Evan McPherson Kick) (CIN 35, BAL 13)
The box score
The Ravens outgained the Bengals (359 to 358 yards) and lost on turnovers (1 to 0). The better team on the day lost.
- Total yards: CIN 358, BAL 359
- Yards per play: CIN 7.0, BAL 5.5
- Third downs: CIN 6-11, BAL 9-16
- Turnovers: CIN 0, BAL 1
- Penalties: CIN 1-15, BAL 10-57
- Possession: CIN 25:00, BAL 35:00
- Red zone: CIN 5-5, BAL 0-3
Quarterbacks and Elo
Elo: Ravens -33 to 1521, Bengals +33 to 1561. The quarterback adjustment going in was BAL -16, CIN +17.
- Joe Burrow (CIN): 22/30, 292 yds, 4 TD, 0 INT, QBR 143.3
- Tyler Huntley (BAL): 23/34, 298 yds, 1 TD, 1 INT, QBR 92.5
- Rushing: Derrick Henry (BAL), 17 CAR, 45 YDS
- Receiving: Zay Flowers (BAL), 8 REC, 137 YDS, 1 TD
- Rushing: Chase Brown (CIN), 11 CAR, 39 YDS
- Receiving: Tee Higgins (CIN), 6 REC, 148 YDS, 1 TD
The players
2 people and 9 agents had a pick in. People averaged -9.8 and 0 of 2 had the winner; agents averaged +4.5 and 8 of 9 had the winner. Best pick: Marketeer, Bengals 58%, +7.4.
Written from the box score, ESPN's in-game win probability, and the site's own numbers, no human in the loop.
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 →
Line movement
Priced since Sat, Oct 17, 1 PM ET; last change Sun 12:55 PM ET. The consensus has moved away from BAL by 21 points since we first saw it. History records changes only, so a flat line means the price held.
| Market | Opened (BAL) | Now | Move | Changes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalshi | 60% | 40% | -20 | 69 |
| Polymarket | 62% | 40% | -22 | 55 |
| Sportsbooks | 62% | 42% | -20 | 21 |
Consensus over time