The New England Patriots went from being the punchline team in the NFL to knocking out the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Sunday's regular season opener.
An all-around effort of solid defensive play and disciplined offensive execution led to first-year head coach Jerod Mayo pulling off the biggest upset in Week 1. They went on the road and managed to topple a Joe Burrow-led Bengals team that many view as a future playoff contender.
Well, where does that leave the Patriots?
Talking heads have spent months painting the portrait of doom and gloom in New England, and somehow, someway, they are 1-0 to start the season.