Safety Jaylinn Hawkins celebrates after recovering a fumble during New England’s 16-10 win over the Bengals on Sunday in Cincinnati. Carolyn Kaster/Associated Press CINCINNATI — However this Patriots season is remembered, as part of a rebuild or a resurgence or a bridge to nowhere, they will always have that sound. WHO: Seattle Seahawks (1-0) at New England Patriots (1-0) WHEN: 1 p.
m. Sunday TELEVISION: CBS That roar from inside the visitors locker room Sunday in Cincinnati, echoing like it had been trapped in the bottom of their lungs for years. A primal scream, a bellow unleashed, a sound that could only mean one thing.
Victory. Sweet victory. Against the tallest odds of Week 1, the Patriots beat the Bengals 16-10.
It was a capital “M” Moment for a team redefining itself. This victory brought players joy. Why they play.
“It’s hard to win in this league, and there were times I took it for granted in my career. Enjoying the win, that was something I had to learn,” said Patriots captain David Andrews. “So, we’ll enjoy this one.
” It brought a new coaching staff proof of concept. Why they coach. “I feel like everybody knew what we were trying to do – even the Bengals,” Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson said.
“So for us to go out there and still do it, run the ball efficiently and keep them off the field as much as we did, I think we did a nice job.” It brought that unique thrill that anyone who’s ever stood behind a team, but especially an.