The Cincinnati Bengals (10-4) secured a playoff spot when the Jacksonville Jaguars beat the New York Jets on Thursday night, but the AFC North title and No. 1 seed in the AFC are yet to be determined. Cincinnati can keep its momentum going with a win at the New England Patriots (7-7) today.
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The Bengals are still one game behind the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs. Because Cincinnati already beat the Chiefs and play the Bills next week, they can still secure the top seed and homefield advantage throughout the playoffs.
The Bengals are a 3-point favorite, according to Tipico Sportsbook, and the over/under point total is set at 42.
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Bengals get crucial stop, finish win over Patriots | Bengals 22, Patriots 18
After punting with less than 50 seconds remaining in regulation, the Cincinnati Bengals' defense again stopped the New England Patriots' offense.
Quarterback Mac Jones' fourth-and-10 pass attempt was broken up by Bengals' cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt.
Bengals' defense forces fumble to stop New England drive | Bengals 22, Patriots 18
The Cincinnati Bengals' defense made a stand to end the game over the Patriots. After New England converted on third-and-1 from the 6-yard line, the Bengals forced a turnover on the next play.
The Bengals took possession in their own territory with a minute remaining in regulation.
Bengals' third turnover gives Patriots chance to take lead | Bengals 22, Patriots 18
Joe Burrow threw a short pass to wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase, who fumbled and gave the Patriots the ball back. Cincinnati has three turnovers in the game and the Patriots are driving with a chance to take the lead late in the fourth quarter.
Patriots score second offensive touchdown, miss PAT | Bengals 22, Patriots 18
The New England Patriots scored consecutive touchdowns on drives in the fourth quarter to make it a single-score game.
New England benefited from a replay review that overturned a Bengals touchdown off an apparent Mac Jones fumble. Patriots kicker Nick Folk failed to convert the extra point.
Evan McPherson misses field goal | Bengals 22, Patriots 12
Cincinnati Bengals kicker Evan McPherson missed his third kick of the day after the Bengals drove into Patriots' territory. McPherson missed two point-after-touchdown attempts thus far, but one was negated by a New England penalty.
Patriots score first offensive points of the game | Bengals 22, Patriots 12
The New England Patriots put together their first offensive scoring drive of the game at the start of the fourth quarter. Quarterback Mac Jones threw a touchdown pass to wide receiver Kendrick Bourne to narrow the Bengals' lead to 10.
The Patriots then attempted a two-point conversion, which failed.
Joe Burrow throws pick-six interception | Bengals 22, Patriots 6
Joe Burrow's second interception of the game gets the New England Patriots on the scoreboard. Burrow threw a pick-six interception to Marcus Jones on a pass intended for Ja'Marr Chase. Burrow and Chase appeared to have a miscommunication on the route.
Bengals' defense stops first Patriots' drive of second half | Bengals 22, Patriots 0
The Cincinnati Bengals' defense has dominated thus far as New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones is just 6-of-11 passing for 38 yards. The Patriots attempted a couple of deep shots to open the third quarter, but the Bengals forced a punt. The Patriots' offense has 74 yards in the game.
Joe Burrow throws third touchdown of first half | Bengals 22, Patriots 0
The Bengals advanced to the red zone on their fifth consecutive drive to finish a dominant first half. Quarterback Joe Burrow threw his third touchdown of the day and second to wide receiver Trenton Irwin. Kicker Evan McPherson made his first point-after-touchdown attempt of the day.
Burrow is 28-of-36 passing for 284 yards, three touchdowns and one interception after the first half.
Joe Burrow throws first interception of the day | Bengals 15, Patriots 0
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow threw his first interception of the day when New England Patriots defensive back Devin McCourty stepped in front of a pass intended for wide receiver Tyler Boyd.
Burrow was 19-for-23 passing for 218 yards and two touchdowns before the interception. The Bengals were in the red zone for the fourth consecutive drive before the turnover.
Evan McPherson makes first field goal of the day | Bengals 15, Patriots 0
The Cincinnati Bengals' third offensive drive stalled in the red zone and kicker Evan McPherson made his first field goal of the day. The 28-yard kick was the first made by McPherson who missed two point-after-touchdown attempts. One of those was negated by a New England Patriots penalty.
The Bengals lost left tackle La'el Collins to a knee injury on the drive. He is out for the game.
Cincinnati Bengals march down field again, miss two-point conversion | Bengals 12, Patriots 0
Quarterback Joe Burrow opens the game a perfect 9-of-9 passing for 121 yards and two touchdowns. Burrow's second touchdown pass of the game was to Trenton Irwin for 23 yards. Kicker Evan McPherson missed the point-after-touchdown attempt, but the Patriots were flagged for unnecessary roughness.
The Bengals decided to go for the two-point conversion, but running back Joe Mixon was stopped short of the goal line.
Cincinnati Bengals offense dominant in first drive | Bengals 6, Patriots 0
The Bengals marched down the field during their first possession of the game. Quarterback Joe Burrow was a perfect 4-of-4 passing for 73 yards and a touchdown. Three of Burrow's four completions were to wide receiver Tee Higgins, including the 9 yard touchdown.
Kicker Evan McPherson missed the point-after-touchdown attempt.
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