Final · Kickoff
2010 Regular season · Week 1 · Gillette 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 New England Patriots beat the Cincinnati Bengals 38–24 at home at Gillette Stadium in Week 1 of the 2010 regular season on September 12, 2010.
The 62 combined points were the most in any game of Week 1.
The result moved the Patriots to 1–0 and dropped the Bengals to 0–1. The Bengals finished 2010 at 4–12 and missed the playoffs. The Patriots finished 2010 at 14–2 and lost in the Divisional round.
In their previous meeting, the New England Patriots won 34–13 on October 1, 2007. When they met again, the Cincinnati Bengals won 13–6 on October 6, 2013.
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 Patriots lead the series 5–1 after meeting No. 6 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.
