NFL roundup: Pats shock Bengals to begin Jerod Mayo era in style

The New England Patriots executed a disciplined game plan and maintained possession to achieve a surprising 16-10 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday afternoon, marking Jerod Mayo's successful debut as head coach.

As the final moments of the game elapsed, players celebrated by showering Mayo with blue Gatorade, commemorating the first game for the Patriots (1-0) under a coach other than Bill Belichick in more than twenty years.

Rhamondre Stevenson, the Patriots' running back, amassed 120 yards and scored a touchdown on 25 carries, while Keion White contributed significantly to a robust defensive performance with 2.5 sacks, effectively neutralizing Cincinnati's explosive offense. Joey Slye successfully kicked three field goals, two of which came in the second half.

For the Bengals (0-1), Joe Burrow managed only 164 yards, completing 21 of 29 passes, while Ja'Marr Chase recorded six receptions on six targets for 62 yards.

Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett completed 15 of 24 passes for 121 yards. He expressed deep emotion both before and after the game, attributing his motivation to Mayo's inspiring leadership.

In another matchup, the Chargers triumphed over the Raiders with a score of 22-10. J.K. Dobbins rushed for 135 yards and a touchdown, while Cameron Dicker successfully converted three field goals, leading the Chargers to victory in the inaugural game of the Jim Harbaugh era against Las Vegas in a defensive battle in Inglewood, California.

Justin Herbert completed 17 of 26 passes for 144 yards, including a 10-yard touchdown pass to Ladd McConkey, who was making his NFL debut. After winning a national championship at Michigan last season, Harbaugh returned to the NFL following a successful tenure with the San Francisco 49ers.

For the Raiders, new starting quarterback Gardner Minshew completed 25 of 33 passes for 257 yards and one touchdown. Lead running back Zamir White rushed for 44 yards on 13 carries, while rookie tight end Brock Bowers recorded six receptions for 58 yards, as Las Vegas fell to 0-1.

Bears 24, Titans 17
The Chicago Bears triumphed over the Tennessee Titans with a score of 24-17, scoring 24 consecutive points, including touchdowns from special teams and defense in the second half, marking the NFL debut of Bears quarterback Caleb Williams.

Tyrique Stevenson provided the Bears (1-0) with their first lead of the match by executing a 43-yard interception return for a touchdown with 7:35 remaining. Chicago secured their initial touchdown with 9:07 left in the third quarter when Daniel Hardy blocked a punt from Ryan Stonehouse, allowing Jonathan Owens to recover the ball and sprint 21 yards into the end zone.

Williams, selected as the No. 1 overall pick in this year's draft, completed 14 of 29 passes for a total of 93 yards. For the Titans, Will Levis recorded 19 completions on 32 attempts for 127 yards, accompanied by one touchdown and two interceptions. Tony Pollard contributed significantly with 16 carries for 82 yards and a touchdown for Tennessee (0-1), while Calvin Ridley added three receptions for 50 yards.

Lions 26, Rams 20 (OT)
In a thrilling overtime finish, David Montgomery scored a 1-yard touchdown run, leading the Detroit Lions to a 26-20 victory over the Los Angeles Rams.

During the decisive drive, Montgomery carried the ball five times for a total of 45 yards, concluding the game with 91 yards on 17 attempts. Jared Goff, the quarterback for Detroit, passed for 217 yards, achieving one touchdown and one interception. Jameson Williams was a standout receiver, catching five passes for 121 yards and a touchdown for the Lions (1-0).

For the Rams (0-1), Matthew Stafford threw for 317 yards, including one touchdown and one interception. Cooper Kupp was a key target, making 14 receptions for 110 yards and a touchdown. However, Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua was unable to participate in the second half due to a knee injury.

The Miami Dolphins triumphed over the Jacksonville Jaguars with a score of 20-17, thanks to Jason Sanders' successful 52-yard field goal as time expired, securing the win in Miami Gardens, Florida.

The Dolphins (1-0) found themselves trailing 17-7 at halftime. Following a fumble by Travis Etienne of the Jaguars, Tua Tagovailoa connected with Tyreek Hill for an impressive 80-yard touchdown, narrowing the gap to 17-14 in the third quarter. Although Sanders initially missed a 42-yard field goal attempt, he later redeemed himself by successfully converting a 37-yarder with 4:22 remaining in the game.

Tagovailoa concluded the match with 338 passing yards and one touchdown, completing 23 of 37 attempts. Hill, who had encountered legal issues just a block away from the stadium prior to the game, recorded seven receptions for 130 yards. For the Jaguars (0-1), Trevor Lawrence completed 12 of 21 passes for 162 yards and one touchdown, while the team was outgained 400-267.