Week 9 prediction · Updated November 5, 2026
San Francisco 49ers vs Cincinnati Bengals
The Power Index projects the San Francisco 49ers to win by about 14 points.
Projection
San Francisco 49ers
No. 2 · 6-1
99%
Cincinnati Bengals
No. 8 · 5-2
1%
VS
Tale of the tape
San Francisco 49ers
- Record
- 6-1
- Index score
- 89.1
- Super Bowl LXI odds
- +500
- Rank
- No. 2
Key driver: Leading NFC West with a balanced roster
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 San Francisco 49ers vs Cincinnati Bengals?
The Week 9 Power Index projects the San Francisco 49ers to beat the Cincinnati Bengals by about 14 points, with a 99% win probability.
Which team is ranked higher, the 49ers or the Bengals?
The San Francisco 49ers are No. 2 (6-1) 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 49ers and Bengals?
The San Francisco 49ers are +500 and the Cincinnati Bengals are +1200 to win Super Bowl LXI.