Week 9 prediction · Updated November 5, 2026
Cincinnati Bengals vs Detroit Lions
The Power Index projects the Detroit Lions to win by about 1.5 points.
Projection
Cincinnati Bengals
No. 8 · 5-2
44%
Detroit Lions
No. 9 · 5-2
56%
VS
Tale of the tape
Cincinnati Bengals
- Record
- 5-2
- Index score
- 45.5
- Super Bowl LXI odds
- +1200
- Rank
- No. 8
Key driver: MVP-level quarterback performance
Detroit Lions
- Record
- 5-2
- Index score
- 47.6
- Super Bowl LXI odds
- +700
- Rank
- No. 9
Key driver: High-stakes execution in the NFC North
Frequently asked questions
Who would win Cincinnati Bengals vs Detroit Lions?
The Week 9 Power Index projects the Detroit Lions to beat the Cincinnati Bengals by about 1.5 points, with a 56% win probability.
Which team is ranked higher, the Bengals or the Lions?
The Cincinnati Bengals are No. 8 (5-2) and the Detroit Lions are No. 9 (5-2) in the Week 9 NFL Power Index.
What are the Super Bowl LXI odds for the Bengals and Lions?
The Cincinnati Bengals are +1200 and the Detroit Lions are +700 to win Super Bowl LXI.