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The Jets were a legit 10-6 team last year, posting a top-five DVOA defense and a top-ten passing DVOA offense. They upgraded at running back during the offseason, bringing in a guy in Matt Forte who is just as good catching the ball as running it. His presence will give defenses more to think about than whether Chris Ivory is on the field or not. The Bengals have just one threat in the passing offense and lost OC Hue Jackson to the Browns in the offseason. With Vontaze Burfict out, the home team is the clear play in this one.
Is the total for this game a typo? The 41.5 is among the lowest totals for Week 1, yet the game matches the Nos. 7 and 11 scoring teams from last season. The Bengals averaged 26.2 points, the Jets 24.2. The sum exceeds 50 points. All Cincy lost were some easily replaceable receivers in the offseason. New York said goodbye to RB Chris Ivory but acquired the more versatile Matt Forte. QB Ryan Fitzpatrick gets too little love from the public and ranks among the upper half at his position. The Bengals tend to flop in the playoffs, but the postseason is a long way off. This total should be surpassed with plenty of time to spare.