{"id":25264,"date":"2024-08-30T17:18:29","date_gmt":"2024-08-30T21:18:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.betonline.ag\/news-room\/?p=25264"},"modified":"2024-08-30T17:18:31","modified_gmt":"2024-08-30T21:18:31","slug":"patriots-vs-bengals-week-1-game-preview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.betonline.ag\/news-room\/nfl\/patriots-vs-bengals-week-1-game-preview\/","title":{"rendered":"Patriots Vs Bengals: Week 1 Game Preview"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The New England Patriots <\/strong>and Cincinnati Bengals<\/strong> will kick off their NFL regular season on September 8th at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both teams are looking to start strong after disappointing finishes in their respective preseason final\u00e9s. The Bengals are favored to win, according to betting predictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Game Preview Information<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Date:<\/strong>\u00a0Sunday, September 8, 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Time:<\/strong>\u00a01:00 p.m. Eastern Time<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • TV:<\/strong>\u00a0CBS<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Stream:<\/strong>\u00a0NFL+\/Fubo TV<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Betting Odds<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • Moneyline:<\/strong>\u00a0New England Patriots (+350) vs. Cincinnati Bengals (-450)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Spread:<\/strong>\u00a0New England Patriots +9 (-110) vs. Cincinnati Bengals -9 (-110)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Total (Over\/Under):<\/strong>\u00a040.5 points<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      New England Patriots Analysis<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      The Patriots concluded their preseason with a 20-10 loss to the Washington Commanders. This will be their first regular-season game under new head coach Jerod Mayo. The team struggled offensively in the preseason, averaging 13.88 points per game and 180.53 passing yards. On the defensive side, they allowed opponents to score an average of 21.53 points per game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Key Players<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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      • Drake Maye (QB):<\/strong>\u00a0192 yards, 1 touchdown, 0 interceptions<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Kayshon Boutte (WR):<\/strong>\u00a06 receptions, 76 yards, 0 touchdowns<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Marcus Jones (DB):<\/strong>\u00a04 solo tackles, 0 forced fumbles, 0 interceptions, 0 passes defended (2023)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Cincinnati Bengals Analysis<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        The Bengals, led by head coach Zac Taylor, enter the season after a 27-14 loss to the Indianapolis Colts in their preseason finale. The team finished 9-8 last season and is looking to improve this year. Offensively, the Bengals averaged 21.53 points per game, while defensively, they allowed 22.59 points per game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Key Players<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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        • Joe Burrow (QB):<\/strong>\u00a051 yards, 1 touchdown, 0 interceptions<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Ja’Marr Chase (WR):<\/strong>\u00a0100 receptions, 1,216 yards, 7 touchdowns (2023)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Trey Hendrickson (DE):<\/strong>\u00a028 solo tackles, 17.5 sacks, 3 forced fumbles, 0 interceptions (2023)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Injury Report<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

          New England Patriots<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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          • Jacoby Brissett (QB):<\/strong>\u00a0Questionable with a shoulder injury<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Armon Watts (DT):<\/strong>\u00a0On injured reserve, undisclosed injury<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Calvin Anderson (T):<\/strong>\u00a0On injured reserve, undisclosed injury<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Marte Mapu (LB):<\/strong>\u00a0On injured reserve, undisclosed injury<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            Cincinnati Bengals<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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            • Chris Evans (RB):<\/strong>\u00a0Out for season with a leg injury<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • D\u2019Ante Smith (T):<\/strong>\u00a0Out for season with a knee injury<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              Game Prediction<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

              The Bengals are considered the stronger team, and they have shown promising performances in the preseason. The Patriots need to play aggressively to match up against Cincinnati. The predicted score is a 24-14 win for the Bengals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              Betting Insights<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

              Cincinnati Bengals<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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              • Covered the spread in seven out of 17 games last season.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Combined scores went over the point total 10 times.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Won seven out of 12 games as the moneyline favorite (58.3%).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Held a 6-3 home record and covered the spread four times at home.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Average total points in games was 43.6, 2.6 points higher than the current over\/under.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                New England Patriots<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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                • Finished last season 5-12 against the spread (ATS).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Covered the spread once in two opportunities when underdogs by 9 points or more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Combined scores went over the point total seven times.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Won three of the 12 games as underdogs (25%).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Held a 4-4 record against the spread on the road and 3-5 overall.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Average total points in games was 39.4, 1.6 points lower than the total for this matchup.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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