The Patriots pulled off the Week One upset after topping the Cincinnati Bengals 16-10 at Paycor Stadium.
Rhamondre Stevenson led the Pats with 120 yards on the ground, including a three-yard score.
Jacoby Brissett managed to completed 15 of his 24 pass attempts for 121 yards.
Keion White led the defense with two and a half sacks. New England is tied atop the AFC East at 1-and-0. Joe Burrow completed 21 of 29 for 164 yards for the Bengals.
Zack Moss carried the ball nine times for 44 yards, including a five-yard touchdown.
Ja'Marr Chase made the start at receiver and caught six passes for 62 yards. Cincinnati is tied for last in the AFC North at 0-and-1.
Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo says he credits the players for win number one.
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