Bengals Schedule: Way too early game-by-game predictions for 2022

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Week 13 vs. Chiefs (Dec. 4 — 1:00 EST)

One week after a rematch of the AFC Divisional Round goes down, the Bengals move onto a rematch of the AFC Championship Game, a rematch that the Chiefs have likely been looking forward to since getting embarrassed at home to the eventual AFC champs.

The Chiefs had the Bengals on the ropes in both outings last year but failed to put away the pesky stripes. They won’t make that mistake this time around and will finally get their coveted victory against Cincinnati.

Prediction: Bengals lose 45-31 (8-4)

Week 14 vs. Browns (Dec. 11 — 1:00 EST)

The next matchup on the schedule brings the Browns to the Queen City where the good guys hope to even the score after losing to them earlier on in these predictions. With only a few games remaining in the season, it’s very possible that every team in the AFC North is still vying for the division title at this point in time.

With the loss earlier on to Cleveland, the Bengals have to right the ship and take them down in this late-season game. Hopefully, just that occurs.

Prediction: Bengals win 28-24 (9-4)