The New England Patriots are ready to begin their 2024 season by taking on the Cincinnati Bengals on the road.

In Jerod Mayo’s first game as head coach, New England (+7.5) is the biggest underdog in Week 1 on FanDuel. With question marks at the top spots in Cincinnati, the question is whether the Patriots can pull off an upset.

You can see Pat’s Pulpit’s picks below and continue to discuss Sunday’s games in the comments section.

Patriots Tips

Oliver Thomas: I like the 41-point shorthandedness in this game. But I’m not sure New England can generate sustained offense on the road against Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and Co. We’ll see which offensive line shows up in front of Jacoby Brissett. | Bengals 27, Patriots 13

Brian Hines: New England will want to run the football and create explosive action through plays, a plan Alex Van Pelt has had success with against the Bengals in the past. Even though the Patriots will have help with Tee Higgins likely out and Ja’Marr Chase likely limited, Cincinnati is still the more talented team. | Bengals 20, Patriots 16

Bernd Buchmasser: The Patriots are impossible to predict before Week 1, meaning any outcome — including an upset win — seems entirely possible. But until the team shows it can solve its problems, especially on offense, Cincinnati is the safe bet in a game that may be low-scoring. | Bengals 16, Patriots 10

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