Patriots vs Bengals Picks & Predictions for Week 1: Brown Benefits From Increased Role

The Cincinnati Bengals will look to start the 2024 season on the right foot after finishing in the basement of the AFC North last year. No. 1 quarterback Joe Burrow is healthy, and the Bengals are the largest favorite on the docket in Week 1 at home against the new-look New England Patriots.

Find out why one of Cincy’s new leading running backs headlines our Bengals vs. Patriots predictions and NFL picks for Sunday’s season opener at Paycor Stadium.

Patriots vs Bengals prediction

My best betChase Brown Over 12.5 receiving yards (-120 at BetMGM)

My analysis

The Cincinnati Bengals got a good look at running back Chase Brown down the stretch last season, and the rookie showed off as a receiver while catching 11 of his 12…