The New England Patriots welcome in the Cincinnati Bengals in Sunday Night Football action. The game is scheduled for an 8:30 p.m. start time and it will be televised nationally on NBC. Currently the odds for the game have the Bengals favored to pick up the victory.
Cincinnati has been doing everything right so far this season. The defense has allowed just 11 points per game through their first three contests, giving up just four touchdowns in that time. Cincinnati is one of just two unbeaten teams on the season and by the time they take the field tonight, they could be the only undefeated team left as the Arizona Cardinals play at Denver in one of the afternoon games.
Tom Brady and the Patriots haven't played well to date this season. They have problems on the offensive line, can't get any pressure up front on the opposing quarterbacks and can't run the football well themselves. They haven't been able to throw the football, either, as Brady and the Pats have only gotten off just over 200 yards passing per game this season.
Playing against a Cincinnati defense that flies around, makes plays and is one of the better units in the league won't make that easier. But as good as the Bengals have looked this season, they do have wins over Baltimore, Atlanta and Tennessee. New England, on Sunday night, could be their toughest game to date this season.
The Bengals picked up a 13-6 win over New England last year as a home dog. Now they're a 1-point favorite on the road in New England tonight.
Andy Dalton might not be flashy, but he gets the football to A.J. Green and the playmakers. That's the gameplan for Cincinnati again tonight, but just how much of a step forward can the Patriots make tonight?
New England needs a win. They're at home, in a big game with a very good team coming to town. Look for Brady and the boys to elevate the team and get a close win tonight.
Free Pick: New England 27, Cincinnati 24
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