The New England Patriots will need to adopt an us against the world mentality when heading into Paycor Stadium to face the Cincinnati Bengals.
There's a general consensus that Sunday's game will be a train wreck with the defense falling flat and the offense remaining an NFL punchline. The Bengals are at home with a returning Joe Burrow. They're a likely playoff-contending team that should finish with one of the best records in the AFC.
Meanwhile, the Patriots are a rebuilding team with a first-year head coach and a bridge veteran quarterback leading the offense.