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Live Blog EndedSep 8, 2024

Patriots-Bengals recap: Defense, run game lead Pats to 16-10 upset win

The Patriots stunned Joe Burrow and the Bengals in Jerod Mayo's coaching debut.

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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.

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