Joe Burrow is set to make his return to the regular season as the Cincinnati Bengals take on the New England Patriots in a Week 1 matchup airing on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. After grappling with injuries last season, Burrow and the Bengals ended up with a 9-8 record, placing them at the bottom of the AFC North. The Patriots fared even worse, finishing the season at 4-13 and now moving forward under new head coach Jerod Mayo, who has taken over from Bill Belichick.
The game will kick off at 1 p.m. ET from Paul Brown Stadium, with the Bengals favored by 7.5 points according to the latest odds from SportsLine, and the total points over/under set at 40.5. Viewers can stream the game live on Paramount+ with their Paramount+ with SHOWTIME plan, currently available with a 50% discount for the first year and a free 7-day trial.
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Details for the Bengals vs. Patriots game are as follows:
– Date: Sunday, September 8
– Time: 1 p.m. ET
– TV Channel: CBS
– Streaming: Paramount+
Before the game, it’s worth checking the NFL picks from SportsLine’s advanced computer model, which has shown impressive results by simulating every NFL game 10,000 times. The model has accrued over $7,000 in profit for $100 players on top-rated NFL picks since its inception and holds a 181-129 record on these picks since 2017, including a 35-21 streak since Week 7 of the 2022 season.
The model predicts Cincinnati will cover the spread against the Patriots. While New England had the edge in previous matchups, their roster is now lacking, and they will start a quarterback who has only won once against Cincinnati. Despite the statistics showing the Patriots had the seventh-ranked defense last season compared to the Bengals’ 31st overall, Cincinnati’s offensive team appears significantly stronger entering Week 1.
With Burrow seemingly healthy, he is a crucial factor for the Bengals’ ambitions to establish themselves as a formidable AFC contender this season. Additionally, Ja’Marr Chase will be participating after missing training camp due to a contract dispute. This offensive duo is expected to present a considerable challenge for the Patriots as the Bengals aim to cover the spread at home.
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