How to listen to Patriots vs. Bengals NFL Week 1 game on the radio

The Patriots are set to take the field for their season opener on Sunday afternoon against the Bengals, and it is expected to be a tough matchup for the rebuilding team under new head coach Jerod Mayo. It is the first of many games on New England's schedule that will be far from easy, which isn't a position any team hoping to show improvement want to deal with.

Fortunately, the Patriots might get a few breaks from the list of injured Bengals players, most notably Tee Higgins who is doubtful to play in this game. There is also the uncertain status of Ja'Marr Chase, as he continues to lobby for a contract extension and might not play until he receives a payday.

That could work in the Patriots favor, giving their defense an extra push, but so could stopping quarterback Joe Burrow from making history from his performance.

The signal-caller is projected to become the latest quarterback to three touchdowns away from tying Justin Herbert in fourth place as the quickest quarterback in league history to throw for 100 touchdowns. Being down a handful of starters could make that a lot more difficult to accomplish, which is excellent motivation for a defense wanting to prove they're better than the current narrative.

It will definitely be a must-watch game, and if you are not in New England to see it on television, there are a handful of options to still catch the action.

If you're more into listening to the game than watching it, here is a list of radio stations that will be broadcasting the play-calling of Bob Socci and Scott Zolak from 98.5 The Sports Hub.

Patriots vs. Bengals game details

• Date: September 8, 2024
• Time: 1:00 pm EST
• Location: Paycor Stadium

Local radio options

Every Patriots game during the 2024 season will be broadcast on 98.5 The Sports Hub with the iconic announcing duo of Bob Socci and Scott Zolak calling the game.

You can listen to the broadcast throughout New England on various radio stations listed below.

Massachusetts

• WBZ-FM - Boston - 98.5 FM
• WAQY - Springfield - 102.1 FM
• WBEC - Pittsfield - 1420 AM
• WPKZ - Fitchburg - 1280 AM / 105.3 FM
• WNAW - North Adams - 1230 AM
• WBSM - New Bedford - 1420 AM
• WPVQ - Greenfield - 95.3 FM
• WSAR - Fall River - 1480 AM
• WXTK - Hyannis - 95.1 FM
• WMRC - Milford - 103.1 FM / 1490 AM
• WTAG - Worcester - 94.9 FM / 580 AM

Maine

• WBLM - Portland - 102.9 FM
• WEBB - Augusta - 98.5 FM
• WWMJ - Bangor - 92.9 FM
• WOZI - Presque Isle - 101.9 FM

Connecticut

• WTIC - Hartford - 1080 AM
• WINY - Putnam - 1350 AM
• WGCH - Greenwich - 1490 AM/105.5 FM

New Hampshire

• WFNQ - Nashua - 106.3 FM
• WPKQ - North Conway - 103.7 FM
• WSAK - Hampton - 102.1 FM
• WSHK - Portsmouth/Dover - 105.3 FM
• WNNH - Concord - 99.1 FM
• WLNH - Laconia - 98.3 FM
• WINQ - Keene - 98.7 FM
• WTSV - Claremont - 94.3 FM, 94.5 FM and 1230 AM

Vermont

• WCPV - Burlington - 101.3 FM
• WDEV - Waterbury - 550 AM, 96.1 FM
• WDVT - Rutland - 94.5 FM
• WINQ - Brattleboro - 1490 AM

Rhode Island

• WPRO - Providence - 630 AM, 790 AM
• WPRO - Providence - 99.7 FM

New York

• WHTK - Rochester - 1280 AM

Bengals fans can listen locally on the Bengals Radio Network led by stations WCKY-AM (1530) and WEBN-FM (102.7). It will also be available on the Bengals-Patriots game center page on their team website with Dan Hoard (play-by-play) and Dave Lapham (analyst) calling the action.

National radio options

Sports USA will be broadcast to the national audience this week with John Ahlers as the play-by-play announcer and Patriots legend James White providing the color commentary and analysis.

Satellite radio options

SiriusXM App: 821 (NE),806 (CIN) |SiriusXM:383 (NE), 226 (CIN)

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