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Jerod Mayo's Patriots Upset Bengals 16-10 for First Win

Sep 8, 2024, 07:54 PM

The New England Patriots pulled off a significant upset by defeating the Cincinnati Bengals 16-10 in their season opener. This victory marks the first win for Jerod Mayo as the Patriots' head coach, and the team's first Week 1 win since 2020. Key players in the game included quarterback Jacoby Brissett, who completed 15 of 24 passes for 121 yards, and running back Rhamondre Stevenson, who rushed for 120 yards and scored a touchdown on 25 carries. The Patriots' defense played a crucial role, holding Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow to 164 passing yards and forcing two turnovers. The win also caused chaos in various survivor pools, including the CircaSports survivor pool where 4,895 entries were eliminated. The Patriots, who were the biggest underdogs of Week 1, now sit in first place in the AFC East.