How to Watch Cleveland Browns vs. Cincinnati Bengals: NFL Game Live Stream Info, TV Channel, Start Time, Odds

It’s the battle of Ohio when the Cincinnati Bengals host the Cleveland Browns from Paycor Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 7 with kickoff scheduled for 1 p.m. ET on CBS. The Browns (11-5) have put together an impressive 4-1 run since quarterback Joe Flacco joined the roster, clinching a wildcard spot, and are now locked into a playoff position. The Bengals (8-8), meanwhile, were eliminated from the playoffs last week with their 25-17 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Quarterback Jake Browning has been leading the team since Joe Burrow went down with a season-ending injury in Week 11 against the Ravens, and he’ll be looking to end the season on a high note. Don’t miss any of the season-finale action in the Battle of Ohio with 5-Day Free Trial of DIRECTV STREAM.

At a Glance:

• Matchup: Cleveland Browns at Cincinnati Bengals
• Date and Time: Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024 at 1 p.m. ET
• Home Field Advantage: Cincinnati
• Team Records: Cincinnati (8-8), Cleveland (11-5)
• Odds: Bengals favored by 7.5 points
• TV Channel: CBS

Odds & Analysis

Betting Lines

Cincinnati comes in as the favorite at home, in part because the Browns will likely sit many of their key players. Joe Flacco will rest up for the playoffs, meaning 30-year-old Jeff Driskel will make his Cleveland debut after coming over from the Cardinals practice squad. This is the second meeting of the season between these two teams. The first one was back in week one, where the Browns dominated that game 24-3 propelled by Deshaun Watson’s performance. Cincinnati leads the head-to-head series by a hair, 52-48.

Team Stats

For a team that started off the year as a Super Bowl favorite and is ending it outside the playoff picture, it’s not all bad for the 8-8 Bengals. After losing Joe Burrow (the highest-paid player in the NFL) to injury, Jake Browning has held his own over eight games, putting up 1,780 passing yards with 9 touchdowns and 6 interceptions, and completing 69.9 percent of his passes. Joe Mixon is having a solid year, too, rushing for 923 yards (No. 12 in the NFL), while Ja’Marr Chase leads the team in receiving yards with 1,197 (No. 11 in the league).

Meanwhile, the Cleveland Browns regular season will be remembered by Joe Flacco’s improbable run to lead the Browns to the postseason. In five starts, Flacco has gone 123-for-204, racking up 1,616 yards, 13 touchdowns, and eight interceptions over the 4-1 run. He’s had help from Jerome Ford, who leads the team with 807 rushing yards, as well as WR Amari Cooper, who ranks 8th in receiving yards with 1,250. Many of the Browns star players are likely to sit this game out, though, in preparation for the playoffs.

Cincinnati and Cleveland Quarterback Matchup:

While the season is almost over, Jake Browning seems to just be getting started. In his historic game against the Jaguars, he went 32-for-37, an 86.5% completion rate that ranked as the highest in NFL history for a quarterback making his second career start. In that game, he tossed for 354 yards and one touchdown, with no interceptions, and was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for Week 13.

At the other end of the field, Jeff Driskel starts in place of Joe Flacco. This is the first start for the 30-year-old this year, and he’ll be looking to showcase his talents with the hope of securing the backup QB job for the playoffs. Driskel is 14-for-20 on the season, tossing for 108 yards, one touchdown, and no interceptions.

How to Watch the Cleveland vs. Cincinnati Game

Sunday, Jan. 7, at 1 p.m. ET, the Cincinnati Bengals host the Cleveland Browns from Paycor Stadium. The game is set to air on CBS which you can stream with a five-day free trial of DIRECTV STREAM.

The Cleveland vs. Cincinnati game will be streaming on CBS which is available with a subscription to DIRECTV STREAM. You can also watch the game on Paramount+, Hulu Live TV, Fubo, and YouTube TV.

1.) Can you stream Cleveland Browns vs. Cincinnati Bengals on DIRECTV STREAM?

You can watch the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Cleveland Browns game on CBS with a five-day free trial of DIRECTV STREAM, plus $10 off your first three months of Choice Plan. You will also be able to stream other channels that carry NFL games, including ABC, ESPN, Fox, NBC, and NFL Network.

2.) Can you stream Cleveland Browns vs. Cincinnati Bengals on Fubo?

You can watch the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Cleveland Browns game on CBS with a seven-day free trial of Fubo. You can get the same football related channels as you can on DIRECTV STREAM.

3.) Can you stream Cincinnati Bengals vs. Cleveland Browns on Paramount+?

You can watch the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Cleveland Browns game on CBS with Paramount+.

4.) Can you stream Cleveland Browns vs. Cincinnati Bengals on Hulu Live TV?

You can watch the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Cleveland Browns game on CBS with a subscription to Hulu + Live TV, which includes The Disney Bundle at no extra charge. You can also add NFL RedZone for just $10, with their new Sports Add-On. You will also be able to stream all of the channels that carry the NFL.

5.) Can you stream Cleveland Browns vs. Cincinnati Bengals on YouTube TV?

You can watch the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Cleveland Browns game on CBS with YouTube TV. You will also be able to watch all of the NFL games on YouTube TV.

6.) Can You Stream Cleveland Browns vs. Cincinnati Bengals on NFL+?

If the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Cleveland Browns game is airing in your local market, you can watch or listen to the game live on your mobile device or tablet with a 7-Day Free Trial of NFL+ ($4.99 per month). You won’t be able to AirPlay or Cast it to your TV.

If you upgrade to NFL+ Premium ($9.99 per month), you can watch the game on-demand ad-free on connected TV devices, immediately after it ends.

7.) Can you stream Cleveland Browns vs. Cincinnati Bengals on Sling TV?

Unfortunately, Sling TV doesn’t offer CBS so you won’t be able to stream the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Cleveland Browns game.

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