Why Patriots Fans Shouldn’t Get Carried Away After Week 1 Win

First-year head coach Jerod Mayo was as excited as anyone after the New England Patriots beat the Cincinnati Bengals -- and deservingly so.

Mayo had his team ready to play at Paycor Stadium following an up-and-down training camp and preseason. It helped New England not only cover the 7.5-point spread, but stun the betting world and NFL analysts alike.

Patriots fans watched competitive...