Game Preview: Can Raiders get a win over Bengals before the bye?

Oct 29, 2024 at 03:20 PM

Rachel Gossen

Digital Managing Editor

The Las Vegas Raiders (2-6) have one last road matchup before the bye week. They'll head to Cincinnati to face the Bengals (3-5) at Paycor Stadium for the Week 9 contest.

Kickoff is set for Sunday, November 3 at 10:00 a.m. PT.

Broadcast information

Network/Flagship	Play-by-play	Color Analyst
TV: FOX	Kevin Kugler	Daryl Johnston
Local Radio: KOMP 92.3 FM and KRLV "Raider Nation Radio 920 AM"	Jason Horowitz	Lincoln Kennedy
Spanish Radio: Deportes Vegas 1460 AM	Harry Ruiz	Mayra Gomez

Opponent profile

Coach: Zac Taylor

Quarterback: Joe Burrow

2023 record: 9-8

Key additions: T Amarius Mims, WR Jermaine Burton, S Geno Stone, RB Zack Moss, TE Mike Gesicki, T Trent Brown

Key losses: WR Tyler Boyd, RB Joe Mixon, DT D.J. Reader, T Jonah Williams, CB Chidobe Awuzie

What to know

The Bengals have yet to win a game at home this season and are coming off a 37-17 loss to the Eagles in which Philadelphia put up 20 unanswered points in the second half.

While the Bengals may have a had a less-than-ideal start to the season that has led to a 3-5 record, they're heading into a month where they have found great success. Since the 2021 season, the Bengals' 18 wins in games played in November, December and January are the third-most in the AFC behind only Kansas City (23) and Buffalo (18).

Fifth-year quarterback Joe Burrow has continued to lead an high-level passing attacking, ranking sixth in the league in passing yards (1,993), tied for third in touchdowns (15) and fourth in completion percentage (70.3%). However, Cincinnati is still working on the run game that is averaging 89.8 yards per game.

Bengals Roster | Bengals Depth Chart

Matchup history

The Raiders lead the all-time regular season series against the Bengals, 19-12, dating back to 1968.
Last time: The Raiders and Bengals last met in the regular season on Nov. 21, 2021, where Cincinnati won, 32-13.

A look at the stats

Following Week 8, the Raiders offense ranks 28th in the league in total offense (288.1 yards per game), 18th in passing (209.1 ypg), 31st in rushing (79.0 ypg) and 26th in points (18.0 ppg). Defensively, the Raiders rank tied for 11th in total defense (319.0 ypg), seventh in passing (189.1 ypg), 19th in rushing (129.9 ypg) and 27th in points allowed (26.3 ppg).

The Bengals offense ranks 18th in the league in total offense (325.3 yards per game), seventh in passing (235.5 ypg), 28th in rushing (89.8 ypg) and tied for 10th in points (24.4 ppg). Defensively, the Bengals rank 24th in total defense (358.6 ypg), 21st in passing (219.4 ypg), 24th in rushing (139.3 ypg) and 23rd in points allowed (25.4 ppg).

Milestones to watch

K Daniel Carlson needs 16 made field goals to reach 200 career made field goals and become just the second kicker in NFL history to make 200+ field goals in his first seven NFL seasons, joining Justin Tucker (237).
DE Maxx Crosby needs 1.5 sacks to reach 60.0 career sacks, one of three players in Raiders history (since 1982) to reach 60.0 career sacks with the Raiders.

Team connections

Raiders assistant head coach Marvin Lewis was head coach of the Bengals from 2003-18.
Raiders assistant linebackers coach Marcus Lewis served in various roles on the Bengals coaching staff from 2014-18.
Raiders DT Zach Carter was a third-round draft pick by the Bengals in 2022.
Bengals offensive line coach/run game coordinator Frank Pollack served as the Raiders offensive line coach during the 2012 season.

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Signage in the locker room prior to the Las Vegas Raiders' arrival for their regular season home game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium.