Stuckey highlighted the potential for Irv Smith Jr. to have a strong performance in an upcoming 'revenge game.' With other tight ends injured or unavailable, Smith could see increased targets and playing time. Stuckey mentioned that it's 'just him and Quitoriano' at the tight end position, suggesting that Smith may take advantage of the opportunity to contribute significantly to the offense.

Evan Abrams advised betting on Joe Mixon at 85 to 1 odds to lead in postseason rushing yards, noting that Mixon is only 70 yards behind Derrick Henry and could surpass him if the Bengals advance by beating Kansas City.

Alex Harden aimed to get off the Bengals chalk, particularly avoiding popular players like Chase Brown. He preferred lower-owned options like Brian Robinson Jr. to differentiate his lineups in tournaments.

Alex Hardin noted that lineups including Chase Brown, along with Zach Ertz and Jets defense, had a lower SIM ROI of 38% compared to other versions, suggesting that including Brown decreased expected value.

Alex Hardin advised against playing heavily-owned Bengals players like Chase Brown. He wanted to pivot to lower-owned options like Brian Robinson Jr. to differentiate his lineup and avoid the mass chalk.

Simon suggested betting on the Bengals against the spread (+6.5) versus the Ravens. He noted that the Bengals are number one against pressure, while the Ravens' defense ranks 24th. The Ravens' defense has given up 48 explosive plays this season—the most in the NFL—including 28 passes of 20 or more yards. Simon believes the Bengals have a good chance to cover the spread due to these defensive weaknesses.

Simon Hunter advised betting on the Bengals at +6.5 against the Ravens. He believes the line is too high for a divisional game on a short week and notes that Joe Burrow is playing at an MVP level despite the Bengals’ defensive struggles. Hunter also cited historical trends showing that home teams on Thursday nights have struggled to cover large spreads.

John Daigle suggested adding Mike Gesicki, noting that even if T. Higgins returns, Gesicki could maintain a significant role due to the season-ending injury to rookie tight end Eric All. Daigle pointed out Gesicki's season-high 61% route rate and the possibility of him becoming a 75% snap tight end in the Bengals' high pass rate offense.