Week 9 prediction · Updated November 5, 2026
Chicago Bears vs Cincinnati Bengals
The Power Index projects the Chicago Bears to win by about 12.5 points.
Projection
Chicago Bears
No. 3 · 6-2
96%
Cincinnati Bengals
No. 8 · 5-2
4%
VS
Tale of the tape
Chicago Bears
- Record
- 6-2
- Index score
- 73.0
- Super Bowl LXI odds
- +850
- Rank
- No. 3
Key driver: 3-game win streak with a dynamic offense
Cincinnati Bengals
- Record
- 5-2
- Index score
- 45.5
- Super Bowl LXI odds
- +1200
- Rank
- No. 8
Key driver: MVP-level quarterback performance
Frequently asked questions
Who would win Chicago Bears vs Cincinnati Bengals?
The Week 9 Power Index projects the Chicago Bears to beat the Cincinnati Bengals by about 12.5 points, with a 96% win probability.
Which team is ranked higher, the Bears or the Bengals?
The Chicago Bears are No. 3 (6-2) and the Cincinnati Bengals are No. 8 (5-2) in the Week 9 NFL Power Index.
What are the Super Bowl LXI odds for the Bears and Bengals?
The Chicago Bears are +850 and the Cincinnati Bengals are +1200 to win Super Bowl LXI.