Game Preview of Arizona Cardinals @ Cincinnati Bengals. Week 17 of 2025 NFL Season
Quarterbacks Joe Burrow and Jacoby Brissett headline this matchup of 4, 11 teams. Burrow is coming off a strong game and now faces a Cardinals defense riddled with injuries, especially in the secondary. Brissett, meanwhile, is auditioning for next season and could take advantage of a Bengals defense that struggles to get stops.
The Bengals are 2, 5 at home this year, the same record Arizona holds on the road. Both teams have been inconsistent, but Cincinnati enters as a 7-point favorite in a game that could turn into a shootout.
The total is listed at 52.5 points, one of the higher marks on the Week 17 slate. With both defenses banged up and offensive urgency high, points may come often.
| Date | Opponent | Result | ATS | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-21 | @ MIA | W 45-21 | W +-3.5 | o48.5 |
| 2025-12-14 | vs BAL | L 0-24 | L -2.5 | u51.5 |
| 2025-12-07 | @ BUF | L 34-39 | L 6.0 | o54.5 |
| 2025-11-27 | @ BAL | W 32-14 | W +7.0 | u52.5 |
| 2025-11-23 | vs NE | L 20-26 | L -7.5 | u50.5 |
| 2025-11-16 | @ PIT | L 12-34 | L 5.5 | u48.5 |
| 2025-11-02 | vs CHI | L 42-47 | L -3.0 | o51.5 |
| 2025-10-26 | vs NYJ | L 38-39 | W +5.5 | o43.5 |
| 2025-10-16 | vs PIT | W 33-31 | L -5.5 | o45.5 |
| 2025-10-12 | @ GB | L 18-27 | L 14.0 | o44.5 |
On the flip side, Jacoby Brissett could find success too. The Bengals don’t get many stops on third down and could struggle if Brissett leans on McBride and quick throws. If the Bengals’ defensive line is shorthanded, that only helps Arizona’s efficiency.
With both teams playing loose and fast, the Over 52.5 (-122) is worth a look, despite the juice. And if Marvin Harrison Jr. is out or limited, Michael Wilson props become more attractive.
Cincinnati’s offensive firepower gives them the edge. But in a meaningless game with shaky defenses, don’t rule out fireworks from both sides.
| Statistic | Offense | Rank | Defense | Rank | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Points | 248 | #19 | 283 | #9 | |
| Total Points Per Game | 22.5 | #19 | 25.7 | #24 | |
| Total Touchdowns | 27 | #21 | 31 | #24 | |
| Passing Touchdowns | 21 | #6 | 16 | #14 | |
| Rushing Touchdowns | 5 | #27 | 11 | #20 | |
| Other Touchdowns | 1 | #16 | 4 | #31 | |
| Total Kicking Points | 76 | #21 | 97 | #2 | |
| Total Two Point Conversions | 2 | #6 | 0 | #22 | |
| Kick Extra Points | 25 | #14 | 25 | #16 |
| Statistic | Offense | Rank | Defense | Rank | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Passing Yards | 2444 | #15 | 2451 | #15 | 🏈 |
| Net Passing Yards Per Game | 222 | #15 | 223 | #13 | |
| Passer Rating | 85.2 | #25 | 89.1 | #21 | |
| Passing Attempts | 411 | #3 | 373 | #19 | |
| Completions | 256 | #5 | 240 | #15 | |
| Completion Percentage | 62.3 | #23 | 64.3 | #13 | |
| Passing 1st downs | 125 | #12 | 137 | #26 | |
| Passing 1st Down % | 59.2 | #8 | 58.1 | #24 | |
| Longest Pass | 64 | #14 | 67 | #10 | |
| Passing Fumbles Lost | 4 | #4 | 5 | #5 | |
| Receiving Targets | 390 | #4 | 354 | #15 | |
| Receptions | 256 | #5 | 240 | #18 | |
| Receiving Yards After Catch | 1178 | #18 | 1057 | #7 | |
| YAC Average | 4.6 | #28 | 4.4 | #4 |
| Statistic | Offense | Rank | Defense | Rank | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rushing Yards | 934 | #30 | 1256 | #17 | |
| Rushing Yards Per Game | 84.9 | #30 | 114 | #16 | |
| Rushing Attempts | 214 | #32 | 290 | #13 | |
| Yards Per Rush Attempt | 4.4 | #16 | 4.3 | #14 | |
| Rushing 1st downs | 60 | #29 | 76 | #15 | |
| 20+ Yard Rushing Plays | 7 | #15 | 8 | #9 | |
| Long Rushing | 37 | #24 | 45 | #21 | |
| Rushing Fumbles | 7 | #15 | 8 | #9 | |
| Rushing Fumbles Lost | 1 | #22 | 1 | #22 | 🏈 |