Week 9 prediction · Updated November 5, 2026
Denver Broncos vs Cincinnati Bengals
The Power Index projects the Denver Broncos to win by about 7.5 points.
Projection
Denver Broncos
No. 6 · 6-2
77%
Cincinnati Bengals
No. 8 · 5-2
23%
VS
Tale of the tape
Denver Broncos
- Record
- 6-2
- Index score
- 56.5
- Super Bowl LXI odds
- +1100
- Rank
- No. 6
Key driver: 4 straight wins on a late-game surge
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 Denver Broncos vs Cincinnati Bengals?
The Week 9 Power Index projects the Denver Broncos to beat the Cincinnati Bengals by about 7.5 points, with a 77% win probability.
Which team is ranked higher, the Broncos or the Bengals?
The Denver Broncos are No. 6 (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 Broncos and Bengals?
The Denver Broncos are +1100 and the Cincinnati Bengals are +1200 to win Super Bowl LXI.