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Commanders vs. Bengals: NFL Week 3 Picks, Predictions, and Prop Bets
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The second game of the NFL Week 3 Monday Night Football doubleheader pits the Washington Commanders (1-1) against the Cincinnati Bengals (0-2). Below are Sportscasting.com’s picks, predictions, and prop bets for the Commanders vs. Bengals.
Commanders vs. Bengals Picks and Predictions
| Game | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Commanders | +7.5 (-110) | +310 | O 46.5 (-120) |
| Cincinnati Bengals | -7.5 (-110) | -390 | U 46.5 (-102) |
Odds via Fanduel on 9/20/2024. Subject to change.
The Washington Commanders pulled off an ugly win over the New York Giants in Week 2. The Commanders did not score a touchdown, allowed three touchdowns, and still won the game 21-18.
This season has belonged to the underdog. Teams as underdogs of 6+ points are 8-0 ATS through two weeks.
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels took a lot of unnecessary hits against the Giants. That cannot happen if he wants to play all 17 games. If Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson wreaks havoc like he did in Week 2, it could be a long night for Daniels.
Cincinnati outplayed the Chiefs for 59 minutes on Sunday. However, a crucial pass interference penalty against the Bengals’ defense kept the drive alive for Patrick Mahomes, leading to a game-winning field goal by Harrison Butker.
The Bengals should be getting much-needed help on offense with the return of wide receiver Tee Higgins, who missed the first two games with a hamstring injury.
The Bengals are without a doubt the better team. If the offense doesn’t stall in the red zone and the defense plays like they did in Kansas City, Cincinnati should win by double digits.
Pick: Bengals -7.5
Commanders vs. Bengals: Prop Bet
So far, so good for Jayden Daniels@JayD__5 | @Commanders pic.twitter.com/8yMpFf0MJh
— NFL (@NFL) September 18, 2024
Every rookie quarterback has struggled to start the season. However, Daniels has found some success, especially on the ground.
Daniels has rushed for 132 yards and two touchdowns compared to 410 yards and zero touchdowns through the air.
Daniels faces a Bengals secondary that has been excellent. Through two games, the Bengals have allowed the second-fewest passing yards per game (128.5 yards/game).
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes only threw for 151 yards against this Bengals secondary. Daniels will likely experience the same problems that faced Mahomes.
Prop Bet: Jayden Daniels Under 197.5 Passing Yards
