New England Patriots pulled off a surprising upset to defeat Cincinnati Bengals. New England Patriots entered the game as the decided underdog, with a 21% chance to win before the game started.
From the outset, New England Patriots refused to go away, chipping away at Cincinnati Bengals's lead until New England Patriots took their first lead during the middle stretches of the game. Cincinnati Bengals never recovered after losing the lead, and by the time the game ended, New England Patriots had earned the upset.