Match context: Cincinnati Bengals vs New England Patriots 
Bengals and Patriots? The big question is obviously Joe Burrow. The quarterback has run through two full practices and could return Sunday — a fact that changes everything for a Cincinnati offense that’s been gasping for weeks. Opposite him is a Patriots run defense that’s brutal on the ground but shaky in the air. It’s an oddly perfect spot for a QB finally playing in a less hostile environment.
New England arrive in form: nine wins, a glowing Drake Maye, and a defense that’s found an identity. Cincinnati, on the other hand, remains the worst defense in the country and is without Ja’Marr Chase (suspended) and perhaps Perine. That’ll force the Bengals to throw even more, at the risk of turning this into an offensive slugfest.
Keys to the matchup: Cincinnati Bengals vs New England Patriots 
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The field clearly tilts toward the passing game. The Patriots shut the run down, but they’re 24th in completion rate and 17th in yards per attempt. In short: if Burrow plays, it’s the perfect spot for a productive return. Even Flacco managed to exploit this sort of situation this season.
New England should impose its usual pace: long drives, Henderson between the tackles, Diggs as the first read and a surgical Maye in the money downs. Cincinnati’s real problem is defense: no team concedes more points, no team gives up more yards, and no one really stops the run or covers. Even a tidy game from the Bengals won’t stop New England from piling on points.
Free Prediction Cincinnati Bengals vs New England Patriots
Total points: Over 50,5
Most likely script? A runaway shootout. Cincinnati has no choice but to throw, New England will move the chains in long drives, and the slightest offensive burst can blow apart an already high total.
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