Brian Hoyer and Ted Johnson offer instant reaction and analysis following the Patriots’ 16-10 upset win over the Bengals, and break down what the win says about Jerod Mayo’s ability to build belief and gain buy-in from his players.
What to Know
- Rhamondre Stevenson runs for 120 yards and a touchdown
- Patriots start a season 1-0 for first time since 2020.
- Patriots defense allowed just 224 total yards, forced two turnovers
- New England's offensive line allowed only one sack, blocked very well in run game
For the first time since 2020, the New England Patriots are 1-0 to begin an NFL season. The Patriots went into Cincinnati and upset the Bengals with a 16-10 victory at Paycor Stadium. A great performance by the defense and a tremendous outing by running back Rhamondre Stevenson proved to be the difference for the visitors.
Check out our live blog below for notable highlights and analysis of this Week 1 matchup.
