Scenario 1 · 12% of voters · came trueA high-scoring Bengals statement: Cincinnati controls the half, pulls away by more than a field goal, and both offences combine to push the total past the line.
Who wins?Cincinnati Bengals
Against the spread, who covers?Cincinnati Bengals -3.5
How many total points are scored?Over 50.5
Who leads at half-time?Cincinnati Bengals
Scenario 2 · 12% of votersA full Tampa Bay takeover: the Buccaneers lead at the break, keep the game tight and low-scoring, and hold on to win outright as the underdog.
Who wins?Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Against the spread, who covers?Tampa Bay Buccaneers +3.5
How many total points are scored?Under 50.5
Who leads at half-time?Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Scenario 3 · 11% of votersA grinding Bengals win: Cincinnati leads at half and controls the pace, covering the spread in a defensive, lower-scoring contest that stays under the total.
Who wins?Cincinnati Bengals
Against the spread, who covers?Cincinnati Bengals -3.5
How many total points are scored?Under 50.5
Who leads at half-time?Cincinnati Bengals