Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals prediction and fantasy outlook for Week 16 feat. Ja'Marr Chase, Jerome Ford, and more

Cleveland Browns will face the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium on Sunday. Week 16 brings us a few quarterback changes as we approach the business end of the season. To start with, the Cleveland Browns have decided to bench Jameis Winston to see what Dorian Thompson-Robinson has to offer under center. With that change, the Browns join the likes of the Tennessee Titans and Atlanta Falcons to have made a change under center in Week 16.

The Cincinnati Bengals are not in that club but they do have everything to play for against the Browns. Here's everything you need to know about this Week 16 matchup.

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Browns vs Bengals prediction

The Bengals picked up a very crucial win over the Tennessee Titans last week to keep their slim playoff hopes alive. They were then helped by the Los Angeles Chargers beating the Denver Broncos, opening the door on their playoff chances a little more.

Having said that, the Bengals are still fighting the tide when it comes to the NFL Playoff Picture. They have no option but to win out over their remaining schedule, starting today against the Browns. For that reason, expect the Bengals to show some urgency from the word go.

Sportskeeda's NFL Playoff Predictor projects a comfortable 33-18 win for Cincinnati this afternoon.

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Browns vs Bengals fantasy outlook

Nick Chubb is out for the season which means the Browns will heavily rely on Jerome Ford today. The Bengals have had a tough time shutting down opposing running backs so expect Ford to haul in double-digit fantasy points today. Ford also managed 18.4 PPR points in Week 15 against a Kansas City defense that has locked down RBs, thanks to a 62-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter.

Considering that Ford has scored at least 15.5 PPR points in two games this season, while Chubb was out of the picture with an injury, things are looking up for the Browns' RB.

On the Bengals' side of things, you really can't go wrong with anyone on this offense. The Bengals may be on the playoff bubble but Joe Burrow has been playing at a superhuman level all year while Ja'Marr Chase has also been playing like one of the best receivers in the league.