Last week was not an opportune time for the Bengals offense to cool, as our bets settled 1-3. But Week 12 is a get right week, and these are the bets I am riding to right the ship.

Drake Maye is an MVP candidate going up against a porous defense. Need I say more?

My Bet Backers:Mike Gesicki

Cincinnati Bengals tight end Mike Gesicki (88) catches a pass during a session of organized team activities on the Bengals practice field at Paycor Stadium in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. / Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Mikey G returns to the lineup at an opportune time with Ja’Marr Chase missing the game due to suspension.

My Bet Backers:

This is a bet on the Bengals offense bouncing back a bit from last week, even without their star receiver. 

My Bet Backers:Mitch Tinsley

Aug 18, 2025; Landover, Maryland, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Mitchell Tinsley (82) catches a touchdown pass over Washington Commanders cornerback Car’lin Vigers (22) during the first half at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images / Amber Searls-Imagn Images

A half unit play, leaning into the uncertainty of who will step up in Chase’s absence.

My Bet Backers:

If you missed last week’s community parlay, I am back again this week allowing the Bengals community to help build the long-shot parlay. We were just one leg short of cashing a +3200 last week – will we hit on one today? Be sure to comment on my X post with your favorite plus odds prop bet for Patriots – Bengals and I will be choosing a few to put into one parlay. If the bet hits, one lucky commenter will receive $50.

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