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Defense and run game lead Pats to surprising 16-10 victory – NBC Sports Boston
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Defense and run game lead Pats to surprising 16-10 victory – NBC Sports Boston

What you need to know

  • Rhamondre Stevenson runs for 120 yards and a touchdown
  • Patriots start the season 1-0 for the first time since 2020.
  • Patriots defense allowed just 224 total yards and forced two turnovers
  • New England’s offensive line allowed just one sack and blocked very well in the run game

For the first time since 2020, the New England Patriots are 1-0 to start an NFL season. The Patriots traveled to Cincinnati and surprised the Bengals with a 16-10 victory at Paycor Stadium. A great performance by the defense and a great performance by running back Rhamondre Stevenson proved to be the difference for the visitors.

Check out our live blog below for notable highlights and analysis from this week 1 match.