Cincinnati Bengals vs New England Patriots 2010 NFL Week 1 Picks: The New England Patriots host the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday Sept 12, for their opening of the 2010 NFL season. The Bengals made the playoffs last season only to lose to the NY Jets in the first round, while the Patriots also made it, but lost to Baltimore in the first round. NFL oddsmakers at BODOG.com have the Patriots as -4.5 point home favorites over the Bengals while the game's total has been posted at 45 points . Be sure to get your Cincinnati Bengals vs New England Patriots 2010 NFL Week 1 Picks in now at BODOG.com
The Bengals spent this past offseason making sure Carson Palmer would have plenty of new passing targets to choose from this year. The passing offense was a pathetic 26th in the league last season. Despite the changes and renewed focus on the passing game, their offense is still run-first . The Bengals were the No. 9 rushing team in the NFL last season, averaging 128.5 yards per game, and Benson led the way with 1,251 yards and six touchdowns. He also had a franchise record 169 yards rushing against New York in the playoffs, including a 47-yard touchdown run. The Bengals have decided to go without a “true” fullback on their roster heading into Sunday’s season opener at New England. They have delegated the role to their trio of tight ends – Reggie Kelly, Jermaine Gresham and Daniel Coats. They’ve added WR Terrell Owens to their roster, but his stock has been falling for years now. He may be used for a distraction on opposing defenses.
The Patriots have reportedly re-signed QB Tom Brady to a three year contract and they’ll have Bryan Hoyer to back him up. Brady, an 11-year NFL veteran, has led the Patriots to three Super Bowl titles. A five-time Pro Bowl selection, Brady also was the 2007 NFL Most Valuable Player. The Pats parted ways with veteran OLBs Pierre Woods and Derrick Burgess, whittling further an already thin position . The team has only four outside linebackers on the active roster at the moment: Tully Banta-Cain, Rob Ninkovich, Marques Murrell, and rookie Jermaine Cunningham, who has been absent from practice quite a bit recently with injury problems of his own. “We’ll just see how it goes with that whole group,” Belichick remarked. “I think those players do some of the same things, they also do different things. There are a lot of factors to take into consideration there – all three downs on defense, which can have some variety to them and the kicking game. With all four downs … they contribute in different ways. It’s kind of an old decision at that position – how to keep the right players, the best players, the best fit players that can help the team the most.”
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Road team is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
- Bengals are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 games in September.
- Bengals are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 vs. AFC.
- Bengals are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games overall.
- Over is 10-3 in Patriots last 13 games in Week 1.
- Under is 3-1-1 in Patriots last 5 home games.
Cincinnati Bengals vs New England Patriots
When: Sun, Sept 12, 1:00 PM ET
Line: BODOG.com
Pick: Pats -4.5
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