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Instant analysis from Patriots’ 26-20 win over Bengals

A decade had passed since the New England Patriots last won nine in a row. It took a 26-20 Pyrrhic victory to get there against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. Here’s a glance back on the 1 p.m. ET kickoff at Paycor Stadium as head coach Mike Vrabel’s team heads to December with a 10-2 […]

Jared Wilson injury update: Patriots guard hurts ankle vs. Bengals

Update 11/23/2025: Jared Wilson spotted in walking boot after leaving Patriots vs. Bengals After suffering an ankle injury on the opening drive of the New England Patriots’ game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, rookie offensive lineman Jared Wilson was spotted wearing a walking boot on his right foot in the locker room after the […]

Brenden Schooler injury update: Patriots captain suffers ankle injury vs. Bengals

The New England Patriots suffered multiple injuries during their game against the Cincinnati Bengals, with team captain Brenden Schooler among the highest-profile departures on the day. The special teams ace hurt his ankle early in the contest. Midway through the second quarter, he was announced as questionable to return to the contest. Schooler was eventually […]

Patriots game day roster: NFL Week 12 vs. Bengals

Just eight days after getting promoted from the practice squad to the New England Patriots’ 53-man roster, rookie outside linebacker Bradyn Swinson is set to make his NFL debut. The fifth-round draft pick was not named among the team’s six game day inactives, meaning that he will participate in Sunday’s contest versus the Cincinnati Bengals […]

Patriots vs. Bengals inactives: Rookie D-lineman a surprise healthy scratch

For a second straight week, the New England Patriots’ list of game day inactives features defensive tackle Joshua Farmer. There is one difference between the upcoming game against the Cincinnati Bengals, and the one versus the New York Jets 10 days ago: Farmer is a healthy scratch this time around. The fourth-round rookie missed last […]

Kyle Williams’ slow start has big portion of Patriots fans worried

The New England Patriots have gotten some high-quality contributions from several members of their 2025 rookie class so far this season, but Kyle Williams has not consistently been among them. The 69th overall selection in this year’s draft has caught just three of 11 targets for 92 yards and a touchdown. There is still time […]

Rhamondre Stevenson injury update: Patriots RB’s status for Week 12

The New England Patriots will have all available hands on deck against the Cincinnati Bengals, and that includes running back Rhamondre Stevenson. The 27-year-old is expected to make his comeback on Sunday after missing the previous three games because of a toe injury, according to multiple reports. Stevenson started the Patriots first eight games of […]

5 questions about the Patriots’ upcoming opponent, the Bengals

The New England Patriots will be back in Cincinnati this week, trying to repeat last year’s upset win over the Bengals. The biggest difference this time around is that the club is anything but an underdog: at 9-2, they have enjoyed a significantly better season than their 3-7 opponent. So, what has been going on […]

Bengals make quarterback decision ahead of Week 12 Patriots game

After multiple days of speculation, the Cincinnati Bengals have decided who they will start at quarterback against the New England Patriots on Sunday. According to various reports, Joe Flacco will draw the start while franchise QB Joe Burrow will not be activated off injured reserve. Flacco, 40, has served as the Bengals’ starting QB for […]

Patriots vs. Bengals Friday injury report: Rhamondre Stevenson, Harold Landry III questionable

The New England Patriots will visit the Cincinnati Bengals down one. But running back Rhamondre Stevenson and outside linebacker Harold Landry III move forward as questionable for the matchup at Paycor Stadium. While working through toe and knee injuries, respectively, both starters finished the week as full participants. Here’s the rest of the game statuses […]

Remembering the Buttfumble: A Patriots Thanksgiving tradition

There are a whole slew of historical reasons why 13 is considered an unlucky number. There were 13 people at the table during The Last Supper, and the 13th man was Judas Iscariot. The Norse trickster god Loki was said to be the 13th guest at the feast in Valhalla, and his presence led to […]

#PostPulpit Mailbag: How will the Patriots replace Milton Williams?

The New England Patriots are back from their mini-bye and are set to head out to Cincinnati for the second straight season. A struggling Bengals team appears ready to get a boost with quarterback Joe Burrow’s return, but a historically bad defense still sets the stage for a big day for Drake Maye and the […]

Patriots vs. Bengals: Who has the edge in NFL Week 12?

The New England Patriots are entering Week 12 riding high. They have won eight games in a row and at 9-2 are tied for both the best record in football and the top seed in their conference. Standing between them and the momentum staying alive is a Cincinnati Bengals squad that has had to deal […]

Patriots OC Josh McDaniels gives insight into the art of play-calling

Josh McDaniels is one of the most accomplished coordinators in pro football history, and as knowledgable an offensive coach as any in the NFL today. On Thursday, the 49-year-old shared some of his wisdom. Meeting with reporters in the Gillette Stadium media workroom, McDaniels spoke about the art of play-calling and the challenges a coordinator […]

Patriots vs. Bengals Thursday injury report: Rhamondre Stevenson the lone limited participant

The New England Patriots headed back to the practice fields with perfect 53-man roster attendance. Running back Rhamondre Stevenson marked the lone limited participant during Thursday’s work in Foxborough. Ten others went in full as the Cincinnati Bengals matchup nears with movement under center. Here’s the second injury report leading up to Sunday’s 1 p.m. […]

‘Grateful’ Stefon Diggs reflects on 1-year anniversary of ACL surgery

Tuesday marked one year to the date that Stefon Diggs underwent surgery on his torn ACL. On the anniversary, his new quarterback made sure to pass along a message. “I think he’s got to be just proud of himself, I think that’s one of the biggest things,” Drake Maye said. “Proud of his work, proud […]