NFL Power Rankings roundup: How experts view Patriots after upset win originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
The New England Patriots weren't given much of a chance to go into Cincinnati in Week 1 and beat the Bengals -- a team many experts view as a serious contender to win the AFC and reach the Super Bowl this season.
But the Patriots proved the doubters wrong by playing a fantastic road game. They won the turnover battle, won the time of possession battle, dominated both lines of scrimmage and made more winning plays in a 16-10 victory.