Overview
- The disputed defensive pass interference on Davis came with about 4:50 remaining, advanced Cincinnati 27 yards to the New England 17, and was followed by Joe Flacco’s 17-yard touchdown to Mitchell Tinsley to cut the lead to 23-20.
- On the Bengals’ 13-play final possession, Davis registered three pass breakups before the defense forced a turnover on downs after Marcus Jones deflected a fourth-down throw intended for Mike Gesicki.
- Davis finished with eight tackles and three pass breakups and received one of the Patriots’ top Pro Football Focus grades at 88.7.
- Marcus Jones delivered a second-quarter pick-six that helped swing momentum and underpin New England’s defensive win.
- After the game, Davis called the flag “BS” and suggested officials were focused on him, while Vrabel highlighted his mental toughness in finishing the contest; there have been no reports of discipline or changes to the call.