A new era has begun.
And it started well.
Despite all the criticism, doubt and uncertainty, the New England Patriots made a serious statement with an impressive 16-10 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1 of the 2024 season. The Patriots played well in nearly every aspect of the game — offense, defense and special teams, which were all major questions leading into the season. Plain and simple, the Patriots were clutch.
Fans were probably shaking their heads after the win, thinking maybe this team is better than initially thought. That could be accurate but let’s not get too excited about one win.