With the 2024 NFL schedule now released, betting lines for Week One are out, and the Cincinnati Bengals have emerged as the team with the best odds to start the season 1-0. Conversely, the New England Patriots have the highest odds to begin the season 0-1.
In Week One, the Bengals are the heaviest favorites, with an 8.5-point advantage over the Patriots. This isn’t surprising, considering the Bengals are expected to be one of the top teams in the NFL, led by a healthy Joe Burrow.
Bengals are biggest favorites of Week 1 with 8.5-point line over Patriots. https://t.co/gc3k12A5gs
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On the other hand, the Patriots are projected to struggle as new head coach Jerod Mayo attempts to rebuild the team following the decline at the end of Bill Belichick’s tenure.
The Patriots might need to get accustomed to being the underdogs. They are not favored in any game this season, a distinction they share only with the Carolina Panthers. New England faces a tough road ahead as they work to turn their fortunes around.
