The New England Patriots, considered significant underdogs in their Week 1 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium, stunned many by securing a 16-10 victory on Sunday.
This win marked Jerod Mayo’s first as a head coach, and his staff executed a well-prepared game plan. The players performed admirably on the field and minimized penalties.
As the game neared its end in the fourth quarter, a few Patriots players—Davon Godchaux, Daniel Ekuale, and Joshua Uche—celebrated Mayo’s milestone by dousing him with Gatorade.
Despite preseason skepticism about New England’s prospects, this victory is a promising sign for a team in development. If they can secure more wins against strong opponents, they might change the prevailing narrative about them.
