Overview
- Rookie kicker Andy Borregales went 4-for-4, drilling a 52-yard field goal late in the fourth quarter to provide the winning margin.
- Cornerback Marcus Jones jumped a check-down for a pick-six, helping compensate for New England’s red-zone struggles.
- Drake Maye finished 22-of-35 for 294 yards with one touchdown and one interception that was returned for a score.
- Starting left tackle Will Campbell and left guard Jared Wilson were carted off, with additional injuries reported to Khyiris Tonga and Brenden Schooler and no immediate timelines.
- Cincinnati was without Joe Burrow, Trey Hendrickson and suspended Ja'Marr Chase, yet forced a final drive before New England’s defense closed it out, and Bengals safety Geno Stone recorded a pick-six as part of a stronger defensive showing.