Rhamondre Stevenson rushes for 120 yards and a touchdown to lift New England to a 16-10 win over Cincinnati.

New head coach Jerod Mayo takes over for six-time Super Bowl winner Bill Belichick and is leading a rebuild in New England.

New England’s Sidy Sow won’t play at Cincinnati, while Ja’Maar Chase and Tee Higgins could be out for the Bengals

The Patriots enter as an underdog against Joe Burrow and (maybe) Ja’Marr Chase, but Cincinnati has also struggled in recent season openers.

Mayo doesn’t have the credibility that former coach Bill Belichick earned on his way to six Super Bowls.

Analysis: Coach Jerod Mayo and the front office believe starting the season from the sideline is best for Maye’s future, and history supports them.

Brissett gets the nod over rookie first-round draft pick Drake Maye for the season opener at Cincinnati.

Zappe could land on the Patriots’ practice squad, but if not he leaves New England after one heck of a ride.

New England’s first-year coach says rookie Drake Maye has outplayed Jacoby Brissett, but will factor in ‘the whole body of work.’