Bengals Enter 2024 Season with High Expectations: Favored in Majority of Games

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The Cincinnati Bengals might face a rare disadvantage in the 2024 NFL schedule, but there are some exciting positives worth highlighting.

  • Favored in Week 1: The Bengals are favored by more points than any other team in the first week. That's a strong start!
  • Majority of the Season: Joe Burrow and his team are favored in 13 out of their 17 games. Few teams, like the 49ers, can boast of being favored in more games.
  • Competitive Comparison: To be favored in double-digit games alongside powerhouses like the 49ers, Chiefs, and Ravens showcases the high expectations oddsmakers have for Burrow and the Bengals next season.

A look at the numbers, courtesy of Ben Fawkes: https://twitter.com/BFawkes22/status/1791210171756171385

Sure, there are some exceptions where teams outpace the Bengals, such as the 49ers, who are stunningly favored in every single game. However, the Bengals’ strong odds in the majority of their matchups speak volumes about their potential.

With such promising projections, the 2024 season is shaping up to be an exciting one for Bengals fans.

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