Patriots win Jerod Mayo's debut as coach, beating mistake-prone Bengals 16-10
— Jacoby Brissett didn't have to be spectacular in his first start for the Patriots.
National Football League
FINAL
New England Patriots
16
Cincinnati Bengals
10
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE | 0 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 16 |
| CIN | 0 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 10 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/1/26 | @ Miami Dolphins | W 24-19 | NFL |
| 10/22/26 | @ Chicago Bears | L 24-30 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | vs New York Jets | W 26-19 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | vs Las Vegas Raiders | W 45-17 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | @ Buffalo Bills | W 29-26 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 6:14 16-10
Evan McPherson 51 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:46 16-7
Joey Slye 37 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:10 13-7
Zack Moss 5 Yd Run (Evan McPherson Kick)
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Field Goal 11:34 13-0
Joey Slye 35 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:00 10-0
Joey Slye 32 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 14:58 7-0
Rhamondre Stevenson 3 Yd Run (Joey Slye Kick)
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NE
7 plays, 24 yards, 2:13 · End of Game
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CIN 2:13
3 plays, 5 yards, 0:51 · Punt
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NE 3:04
4 plays, 15 yards, 3:10 · Punt
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CIN 6:14
6 plays, 37 yards, 2:32 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:14 16-10
Evan McPherson 51 Yd Field Goal
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NE 8:46
12 plays, 52 yards, 7:24 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:46 16-7
Joey Slye 37 Yd Field Goal
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CIN 1:10
9 plays, 90 yards, 4:27 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:10 13-7
Zack Moss 5 Yd Run (Evan McPherson Kick)
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NE 5:37
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:26 · Punt
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CIN 7:03
9 plays, 35 yards, 4:31 · Downs
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NE 11:34
4 plays, 7 yards, 2:08 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:34 13-0
Joey Slye 35 Yd Field Goal
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NE 13:42
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:18 · Punt
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NE
12 plays, 68 yards, 5:09 · Field Goal
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CIN 5:09
13 plays, 63 yards, 6:33 · Fumble
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NE 11:42
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:00 · Punt
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CIN 12:42
3 plays, 2 yards, 2:16 · Punt
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NE 14:58
14 plays, 80 yards, 7:20 · Touchdown
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Field Goal 0:00 10-0
Joey Slye 32 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 14:58 7-0
Rhamondre Stevenson 3 Yd Run (Joey Slye Kick)
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CIN 7:18
3 plays, 9 yards, 2:34 · Punt
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NE 9:52
5 plays, 25 yards, 2:55 · Punt
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CIN 12:47
3 plays, 8 yards, 2:13 · Punt
Showing the last 24 of 24 events.
Team Stats
NE
CIN
17
1st Downs
13
6
Passing 1st downs
7
11
Rushing 1st downs
5
0
1st downs from penalties
1
6-15
3rd down efficiency
4-11
0-0
4th down efficiency
0-1
64
Total Plays
48
290
Total Yards
224
4.5
Yards per Play
4.7
10
Total Drives
8
120
Passing
154
15/24
Comp/Att
21/29
4.8
Yards per pass
4.8
0
Interceptions thrown
0
1-1
Sacks-Yards Lost
3-10
170
Rushing
70
39
Rushing Attempts
16
4.4
Yards per rush
4.4
1-4
Red Zone (Made-Att)
1-2
5-40
Penalties
2-10
0
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
2
0
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
34:03
Possession
25:57
Injuries
Cincinnati Bengals
- Jordan Battle Questionable
- Cashius Howell Injured Reserve
- Kyle Dugger Questionable
- DJ Turner II Questionable
- Cedric Johnson Questionable
New England Patriots
- Greg Van Roten Injured Reserve
- Dre'Mont Jones Questionable
- Morgan Moses Questionable
- Carlton Davis III Questionable
- Christian Barmore Questionable
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