Who kicks things off to start the Divisional Round of the 2022 NFL playoffs? The Cincinnati Bengals head to Nashville to take on the Tennessee Titans. The Titans come into this game fresh off a week of rest and ready to join the postseason foray with the return of RB Derrick Henry. Will the NFL’s best running back be able to push the Titans to an AFC Championship Game appearance? Continue reading below for more information regarding the start time, channel, and live stream options for the Bengals vs. Titans, as well as a preview and prediction for the game.
What channel is the Bengals vs. Titans game on today?
- Channel: CBS
- Start time: 4:30 PM ET
- Live stream:
- Paramount+
- Sling
- Hulu + Live TV
- fuboTV
- YouTube TV
What to expect from the Bengals vs. Titans game?
The Bengals squeaked out a victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Super Wild Card Weekend with a 26-19 victory. However, Cincinnati’s offense left quite a few points on the field, keeping the Raiders in this game from start to finish. Can they afford to make those mistakes against the AFC’s No. 1 seed?
This Titans squad has been resilient down the stretch. Despite losing key contributors left and right, head coach Mike Vrabel rallied this team together and navigated his way to home-field advantage and a first-round bye. What is the reward of getting that first-round bye? Getting to see Henry play football again in the 2021-2022 season.
The All-Pro RB fractured his foot in Week 8 against the Indianapolis Colts, but the Titans activated Henry from injured reserve before their season finale. However, he was not ready to play and was out for Week 18. Vrabel has shared that the power back has slowly gotten more reps in each practice these past three weeks leading up to the Bengals vs. Titans matchup.
Can Derrick Henry and the Titans’ offense keep up with the Bengals?
The competitive arrogance is oozing from Cincinnati. Second-year QB Joe Burrow is the coolest cat around right now and laughs in the face of pressure. And why shouldn’t he? Burrow was sacked 51 times this season, but the selection of WR Ja’Marr Chase in the 2021 NFL Draft helped unlock this offense’s potential.
The Titans’ front four has been a wrecking ball this year. Yet, their support in the secondary has been questionable. Can they hold up against Cincinnati’s explosive passing game and give Henry and QB Ryan Tannehill a fighting chance to pull this one off? The Bengals’ run defense is allowing a respectable 103 yards per game. Still, it will come down to whether Henry is truly back to his former self. If he is, that could push the Titans over the edge.
Bengals vs. Titans Prediction: Titans 27, Bengals 24
Divisional Round TV Schedule
The Bengals vs. Titans kick things off in the Divisional Round, but who else is playing, and when? Here’s the TV schedule for all the Round 2 postseason action!
Saturday, January 22
- Cincinnati Bengals at Tennessee Titans
- Start Time: 4:30 PM ET
- Channel: CBS, Paramount+
- San Francisco 49ers at Green Bay Packers
- Start Time: 8:15 PM ET
- Channel: FOX
Sunday, January 23
- Los Angeles Rams at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Start Time: 3 PM ET
- Channel: NBC, Peacock
- Buffalo Bills at Kansas City Chiefs
- Start Time: 6:30 PM ET
- Channel: CBS, Paramount+
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The Tennessee Titans’ entire 2022 schedule, complete with dates, times, and channels for each game, has been revealed.
Tennessee will play a grand total of four prime time games, including a pair of “Thursday Night Football” contests against the Green Bay Packers (Week 11) and Dallas Cowboys (Week 17).
The Titans’ other primetime games include a “Monday Night Football” game versus the Buffalo Bills (Week 2) and a “Sunday Night Football” game against the Kansas City Chiefs (Week 9).
The Titans will also meet their old friend, Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown, for the first time in Week 13.
Now, a look at the Titans’ entire 2022 schedule, including the preseason slate:
| Week | Date | Opponent | Time (CT) | Channel | Tickets |
| 1 | Sun, Sept. 11 | vs. New York Giants | 3:25 p.m. | FOX | Tickets |
| 2 | Mon, Sept. 19 | at Buffalo Bills | 6:15 p.m. | ESPN | Tickets |
| 3 | Sun, Sept. 25 | vs. Las Vegas Raiders | Noon | FOX | Tickets |
| 4 | Sun, Oct. 2 | at Indianapolis Colts | Noon | FOX | Tickets |
| 5 | Sun, Oct. 9 | at Washington Commanders | Noon | CBS | Tickets |
| 6 | BYE | BYE | BYE | BYE | BYE |
| 7 | Sun, Oct. 23 | vs. Indianapolis Colts | Noon | CBS | Tickets |
| 8 | Sun, Oct. 30 | at Houston Texans | 3:05 p.m. | CBS | Tickets |
| 9 | Sun, Nov. 6 | at Kansas City Chiefs | 7:20 p.m. | NBC | Tickets |
| 10 | Sun, Nov. 13 | vs. Denver Broncos | Noon | CBS | Tickets |
| 11 | Thu, Nov. 17 | at Green Bay Packers | 7:15 p.m. | Prime Video | Tickets |
| 12 | Sun, Nov. 27 | vs. Cincinnati Bengals | Noon | CBS | Tickets |
| 13 | Sun, Dec. 4 | at Philadelphia Eagles | Noon | FOX | Tickets |
| 14 | Sun, Dec. 11 | vs. Jacksonville Jaguars | Noon | CBS | Tickets |
| 15 | Sun, Dec. 18 | at Los Angeles Chargers | 3:25 p.m. | CBS | Tickets |
| 16 | Sat, Dec. 24 | vs. Houston Texans | Noon | CBS | Tickets |
| 17 | Thu, Dec. 29 | vs. Dallas Cowboys | 7:15 p.m. | Prime Video | Tickets |
| 18 | Sat, Jan. 8 or Sun, Jan. 9 | at Jacksonville Jaguars | TBD | TBD | Tickets |
Preseason schedule
| Week | Date | Time | Opponent |
| 1 | Thu, Aug. 11 | 6:30 p.m. | at Baltimore Ravens |
| 2 | TBD | TBD | vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| 3 | TBD | TBD | vs. Arizona Cardinals |