The Patriots surprised many across football on Sunday by walking out of Paycor Stadium with a win against the Bengals.
But it was how New England took care of business on the road that might have been the most jarring sight for those who predicted an ugly performance in Cincinnati.
After over a month of lackluster play on the offensive line during training camp and preseason action, New England’s O-line played a major role in the Patriots’ ground-and-pound approach on Sunday.
With New England’s big bodies on the line clearing a path up front, Rhamondre Stevenson led the way for the Patriots offense with 120 total rushing yards and the team’s lone touchdown of the afternoon.