The Patriots stormed into Week 1 of the NFL season with an upset victory over the Cincinnati Bengals to give Jerod Mayo his first win as New England's head coach.

Fans flocked to social media to share their excitement and shock, and even a few predictions at New England's surprising 16-10 road win to start the post-Bill Belichick era.

Here are some of the best reactions:

The Patriots will look to stay undefeated when they host the Seattle Seahawks at Gillette Stadium in Week 2.

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