Oddsmakers have a pretty pessimistic view of the Patriots entering the 2024 season.
Following the NFL’s schedule release for the 2024 season, New England is listed as an underdog in every single regular-season game on DraftKings Sportsbook. The Patriots are just one of two teams to hold that honor, with the Panthers also being listed as an underdog in each matchup during the 2024 season.
The Patriots are the largest underdog in Week 1, with the Bengals being favored by 8.5 points for the regular-season opening matchup. While the Bengals are large favorites, they’ve lost three of their four Week 1 games with Joe Burrow at quarterback.