The Jerod Mayo era gets off to a winning start in New England. Even Bill Belichick couldn't do that
The offense did just enough under Jacoby Brissett, a nine-year veteran chosen to start over No. 3 overall draft pick Drake Maye. Brissett, who is in his second stint in New England, completed 15 of 24 passes for 121 yards, and he ran seven times for 32 yards.