SNF 11/5/2023 Thoughts & Picks

Game: Buffalo Bills (5-3) @ Cincinnati Bengals (4-3)

Time: Sunday, November 5th, 2023 at 8:20pm EST

Weather: low 50s, partly cloudy, low to no wind

Line (via Draftkings): CIN -1.5, 50.5

BUF Injuries: LB A.J. Klein (back) OUT, LB Baylon Spector (hamstring) OUT

CIN Injuries: DT Josh Tupou (shoulder) OUT, RB Joe Mixon (chest) QUESTIONABLE, OL Max Scharping (knee) QUESTIONABLE, LB Akeem Davis-Gaither (knee) QUESTIONABLE

Tonight is a huge matchup in the AFC, with two of the most talented teams facing off in Cincinatti. The 5-3 Bills are in town to play the 4-3 Bengals, and these are two teams that are very dangerous on every given Sunday. It should be one to watch, hopefully with some fireworks and spectacular play with each side sporting standout QBs and WRs. We’re having a great day against the books so far, and there’s a couple of picks I like for tonight’s game.

James Cook over 49.5 rushing yards -120 

The Bengals come into tonight allowing the fifth most rushing yards per game, at 138.6. In addition, they’ve allowed at least one 50 yard rusher in all but one game, and have allowed multiple 50 yard rushers on multiple occasions. Cook will have some opportunities to get into the second level tonight.

Joe Mixon over 19.5 receiving yards -115

Mixon has eclipsed this number in his last two outings, and the Bills have been very susceptible to opposing running backs in the passing game lately. Last week they surrendered 7 catches for 70 yards to Rachaad White, the week before it was 6/51 to Rhamondre Stevenson, and two weeks prior to that it was 4/48 to Travis Etienne. I expect Joe Mixon to have some space to break a screen or two tonight.

As always, these are my thoughts and your picks are your own. Gamble responsibly, have fun, and good luck to us!