Tom Brady threw for two touchdowns for the New England Patriots as they ran out comfortable 43-17 winners over the Cincinnati Bengals at Gillette Stadium.
The quarterback became only the sixth quarterback to pass for 50,000 yards as he threw for early efforts from Stevan Ridley and Tim Wright in the first quarter.
Mohamed Sanu went over the line for the Bengals in the third, before Rob Gronkowski and Kyle Arrington gave the home side a healthy lead, despite the Cincinnati's second through Ahman Green.
Stephen Gostkowski kicked three field goals in the final quarter as the Patriots recorded the victory.
