Patriots vs Bengals Picks and Prediction – 9/8/2024

The New England Patriots will be on the road in week 1 to start the 2024 season with a game in Cincinnati against the Bengals. New England is looking to bounce back in a big way in 2024 following an abysmal 4 win 2023 season that saw New England go through multiple three-game losing streaks throughout the year. The biggest difference between the 2023 and 2024 New England Patriots will be the fact that Bill Belichick is no longer on the sideline as the Patriots head coach after 24 years at the helm. Jerod Mayo is now the head coach and with the help of new GM Eliot Wolf quarterback Mac Jones is no longer on the team as New England took Drake Maye with the third overall pick in the draft. For other NFL action see our NFL Picks.

New England will have a variety of new coaches and play callers on the coaching staff this year to revamp the direction of the team. Another new face in Foxboro is veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett who is expected to take the snaps in opening week. Defensively New England had a strong year last year finishing #15 in defense and top ten in total defense. Despite losing a few pieces New England will still be strong on that side of the ball setting their offense up for potential success early in the year.

The Cincinnati Bengals come into the 2024 season looking to improve off a nine win campaign from a year ago. Potential all pro quarterback Joe Burrow will be back with the Bengals this year on opening day following a season ending injury midway through last season. Burrow is expected to have a solid year coming off the injury from last season as he is expected to be 100%. The Cincinnati offensive line could be the key to the team as protecting Burrow allowing him to get the ball to his weapons will lead the team to success.

Burrow has a host of weapons around him giving him near endless possibilities had success on the offensive side. Defensively Cincinnati is expected to be solid again this season as they too have a host of talent. Cincinnati has a combined defense with pressure and protection all over the field. The Cincinnati defense could be the key to the success for the team this season if they can put it all together in 2024.

The Cincinnati Bengals are expected to compete at the top of the AFC this year and will start their season on the right foot in week one. Look for Cincinnati to overwhelm a New England team still trying to figure things out. Take the Bengals to do the work and wing one as they open the season where they win and cover at home. Final Score Prediction, Cincinnati Bengals win and cover 31-14.