The Bengals really played spoiler on MNF, toppling the division leading Steelers with a running game delivered by a back up QB and a back up RB, and a defense that benefitted from the Steelers ineptitude. One thing they didn’t have to worry about against the Steelers but very much will have to worry about today is a QB throwing the ball down the field. DeShaun Watson is the only bright light in an otherwise very poor Texans offense and is very capable of making magic happen on his own, and he very well may need too.
The Texans are winless in their last three games but I do like their chances here, for me it was like the Bengals played their Super Bowl against the Steelers on Monday and can now limp quietly to the end of the end of the season. Give me a proud Deshaun Watson and the Texans to win their first in three. As for my best bet, and we’re going to the Texans signal caller, who’s U/O passing yards number is set at 273.5, something he’s only gone under in 4 games this season, and only once in his last 5 games.
PREDICTION: TEXANS 27 – 21 BENGALS
BEST BET: Deshaun Watson OVER 273.5 passing yards – 5/6 with SkyBet. 0.5 point bet.