Week 9 prediction · Updated November 5, 2026
Kansas City Chiefs vs Cincinnati Bengals
The Power Index projects the Kansas City Chiefs to win by about 9 points.
Projection
Kansas City Chiefs
No. 7 · 5-2
82%
Cincinnati Bengals
No. 8 · 5-2
18%
VS
Tale of the tape
Kansas City Chiefs
- Record
- 5-2
- Index score
- 59.1
- Super Bowl LXI odds
- +600
- Rank
- No. 7
Key driver: Premier contender with an elite defense
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 Kansas City Chiefs vs Cincinnati Bengals?
The Week 9 Power Index projects the Kansas City Chiefs to beat the Cincinnati Bengals by about 9 points, with a 82% win probability.
Which team is ranked higher, the Chiefs or the Bengals?
The Kansas City Chiefs are No. 7 (5-2) 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 Chiefs and Bengals?
The Kansas City Chiefs are +600 and the Cincinnati Bengals are +1200 to win Super Bowl LXI.