Cincinnati Bengals defeat Tennessee Titans 43-36: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sun, Nov 1, 2026 · NFL · Tennessee Titans 36, Cincinnati Bengals 43
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Tennessee Titans 43-36 in overtime on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at Paycor Stadium. The Tennessee Titans covered the spread as 13.5-point underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 46, with 79 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
Tennessee Titans vs. Cincinnati Bengals final score and game recap
The Tennessee Titans led 13-0 after the first quarter. The Cincinnati Bengals won the second quarter 14-0 to lead 14-13 at halftime. The Tennessee Titans outscored the Cincinnati Bengals 23-22 in the second half. It was tied 36-36 at the end of regulation. The Cincinnati Bengals won it in overtime.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Cam Ward (Tennessee Titans): 26/40 passing for 304 yards, 2 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- Tony Pollard (Tennessee Titans): 21 carries for 117 yards, 2 rushing touchdowns.
- Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals): 38/48 passing for 462 yards, 5 touchdowns, 3 interceptions.
- Tee Higgins (Cincinnati Bengals): 10 catches for 155 yards, 2 receiving touchdowns.
Who covered the spread in Tennessee Titans vs. Cincinnati Bengals?
The Tennessee Titans covered the spread as 13.5-point underdogs, losing by 7 points.
The spread opened at Cincinnati Bengals -11.5 and closed at Cincinnati Bengals -13.5.
Did Tennessee Titans vs. Cincinnati Bengals go over or under the total?
The game went over: 79 points combined against a closing total of 46, over by 33.
The total opened at 46.5 and closed at 46.
How did AiQ's Tennessee Titans vs. Cincinnati Bengals predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
- Moneyline: the Cincinnati Bengals to win at -900, a win (+$11.11 on a $100 bet).
Tennessee Titans vs. Cincinnati Bengals game prop results: team totals, first quarter and first half
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- Tennessee Titans team total 15.5: the over, paying -122, with 36 scored.
- First-quarter moneyline: Tennessee Titans won the first quarter, paying +245.
- First-half total 23.5: the over, paying -105, with 27 points scored.
- Cincinnati Bengals team total 30.5: the over, paying -106, with 43 scored.
- First-half moneyline: Cincinnati Bengals won the first half, paying -455.
- First-quarter total 9.5: the over, paying -105, with 13 points scored.
- First-half spread: Tennessee Titans +7.5 covered, paying -115.
Tennessee Titans vs. Cincinnati Bengals odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Tennessee Titans at +625 and the Cincinnati Bengals at -1000. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Cincinnati Bengals a 87% favorite. The Cincinnati Bengals won as the favorite at -1000: $10 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Cincinnati Bengals, the best price before the game was -835 at BetRivers: priced near fair (−0.4% value).
The spread moved toward the Cincinnati Bengals between the open and the close, and the Tennessee Titans covered. The total moved down from 46.5 to 46, and the game went over.
Tennessee Titans and Cincinnati Bengals betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Tennessee Titans 1-7 in the 2026 regular season (0-4 at home, 1-3 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 4 of 8 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 4 times and under 4 times. That made it two straight losses for the Tennessee Titans.
This result left the Cincinnati Bengals 5-2 in the 2026 regular season (2-1 at home, 3-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 3 of 7 games with a closing line on file, with 1 push. Their games went over the closing total 5 times and under 2 times. That made it three straight wins for the Cincinnati Bengals.
What's next for Tennessee Titans and Cincinnati Bengals?
Next for the Tennessee Titans: the Jacksonville Jaguars at home on Sunday, November 15, 2026. Next for the Cincinnati Bengals: at the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, November 8, 2026.