Cincinnati Bengals prepare to host Tennessee Titans in Week 8

The Cincinnati Bengals are scheduled to host the Tennessee Titans at Paycor Stadium this Sunday, seeking their third consecutive victory. The Bengals are currently competing in a dense AFC North race alongside the Browns, Steelers, and Ravens.

The Tennessee Titans enter the matchup with a 1-6 record, effectively removing them from playoff contention. Following a recent trade that sent defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons to the Chicago Bears in exchange for three draft picks, the Titans have positioned themselves as sellers ahead of the NFL trade deadline.

Key storylines for the game include the workload of Titans running back Tony Pollard, who may see increased touches to bolster his trade value, and the performance of Titans quarterback Cam Ward. For Cincinnati, the game serves as a foundational step in their pursuit of a high seed in the AFC.