The Patriots opened as favorites in this game, but then I think everyone realized that the Bengals are a far better team.  Cincinnati is one of the most complete teams in the league and New England has more holes than a golf course.  Of course this is the week that New England wakes up and puts it back together, but they aren’t playing the Jaguars.  The Bengals will put the whom down on the Pats this week in New England.  The Bengals are only allowing 11, that’s right, 11 points per game so far this season.  And they are playing against a now horrible offensive unit in New England that can’t seem to do anything right.  The Patriots have also really struggled on both sides of the ground game.  They can’t run and they can’t seem to stop the run.  Sounds like a big day for Giovani Bernard.  I think this is the week that Pats fans really start to worry.  I think you’re going to see Cinci come into Foxboro and lay it on the Pats.  There will be two major statements after this game is over.  The Bengals are a powerhouse and the Patriots are in need of a serious overhaul.  I think that the Bengals are getting a very generous spread here considering how both teams have looked so far.

BENGALS 27 - PATRIOTS 10

FANTASY BEAST - GIOVANI BERNARD