Patriots pull upset, beat Bengals in Jerod Mayo’s debut

CINCINNATI — New England avoided mistakes and controlled the ball to upset the Bengals, 16-10, to win head coach Jerod Mayo’s debut on Sunday afternoon.Rhamondre Stevenson rushed for 120 yards and a touchdown on 25 carries and Keion White had 2.5 sacks, leading a strong defensive effort that stunted Cincinnati’s big-pay offense.Joey Slye converted three field goals, including two in the second half that prevented the Bengals from closing within more than six points. New England sacked Burrow three times and capitalized on two turnovers.Joe Burrow was held to 164 yards on 21-of-29 passing and no touchdowns. Ja’Marr Chase had six catches on six targets for 62 yards.Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett completed 15 of 14 passes for 121 yards.Following a team-record 80-yard punt from rookie Ryan Rehkow, the Patriots marched down the field for the first points of the game, a 3-yard Stevenson run into the end zone untouched for a 7-0 Patriots lead on the first play of the second quarter.