BEREA, Ohio — Joe Burrow and Zac Taylor spent the offseason talking about the importance of the Cincinnati Bengals getting off to a fast start.

They get a chance to back it up on Sunday.

GAME DAY

Matchup: Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns.

When: Sunday, 1 p.m.

TV: Fox.

Line: Bengals by 5 1/2.

The Bengals are favorites for their season opener at Cleveland. Last year, Cincinnati was a nine-point favorite at home against New England but lost 16-10.

Cincinnati began 0-3 and ended the season on a five-game winning streak to finish 9-8. The loss to the Patriots loss loomed large as the Bengals missed the playoffs by one game.

Cincinnati is 1-5 in openers under Taylor, including losses in its last three. It hasn’t started 2-0 since 2018.

“I feel comfortable with where we’re at. I’m

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