Final · Kickoff
2001 Regular season · Week 1 · Paul Brown Stadium
Historical final score from the WHYNFL results archive. WHYNFL preserves the team labels of the time and converts supplied Eastern kickoff times. Team links open today's franchise hubs. Historical box scores and play-by-play are not supplied.
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The Cincinnati Bengals beat the New England Patriots 23–17 at home at Paul Brown Stadium in Week 1 of the 2001 regular season on September 9, 2001. It was a one-score game at the finish, decided by 6 points.
The result moved the Bengals to 1–0 and dropped the Patriots to 0–1. The Patriots finished 2001 at 11–5 and won Super Bowl XXXVI. The Bengals finished 2001 at 6–10 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the New England Patriots won 16–13 on November 19, 2000. When they met again, the New England Patriots won 35–28 on December 12, 2004.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Series tied 1–1 after meeting No. 2 since 2000 Full series history
Ravens linebacker Trenton Simpson, Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and Broncos guard Ben Powers drew the largest fines, and five players were docked for hip-drop tackles.
Las Vegas added a running back from its practice squad after Jeanty missed Friday's practice with ankle and foot injuries.
Cleveland's quarterback and running back lost nearly $30,000 combined for a celebration against Pittsburgh, while TreVeyon Henderson and Jarrian Jones were also docked for Week 4 plays.
