(AP) — Tom Brady made a triumphant return to Gillette Stadium, throwing for 376 yards and three touchdown in New England’s 35-17 win over Cincinnati.

The Patriots star quarterback was playing his first home game since last season’s playoffs. He sat out the first four games of season his role in “Deflategate.”

Brady connected with tight end Rob Gronkowski seven times for 162 yards and a touchdown for the 5-1 Patriots.

The loss dropped the Bengals to 2-4 for the first time since 2010 when they finished 4-12.

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