Cincinnati Bengals vs New England Patriots
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| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
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| Patriots | 0 | 17 | 3 | 6 | 26 |
| Bengals | 3 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 20 |
NE 26CIN 20 Final
Passing leader
17.0PPR pts
22/35, 294 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT
Top fantasy scorer
24.5PPR pts
7 REC, 115 YDS, 1 TD
Bengals leader
15.0PPR pts
19 ATT, 107 YDS, 2 REC, 23 REC YDS
Defensive playmaker
Geno Stone
1 INT, 1 TD, 13 TKL
Patriots 26, Bengals 20: New England beats Cincinnati
New England led 17–13 at halftime after a 17-point second quarter and outscored Cincinnati 9–7 after the break to win 26–20. The Patriots finished with a 392–307 edge in total offense and averaged 5.9 yards per play.
The Bengals went 3-for-13 on third down and committed one turnover, while the Patriots kept the ball for 33:14.
Key advantages
- +0.9 yards/play NE 5.9 · CIN 5.0
- +85 total yards NE 392 · CIN 307
- +15% third-down rate NE 38% · CIN 23%
Game Highlights
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Why the Patriots Won
New England won the efficiency, third-down, and time of possession battles.
| Patriots | Stat | Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| 5.9 | Yards per play | 5.0 |
| 392 | Total yards | 307 |
| 38% | Third-down conversion | 23% |
| Other team stats | ||
| 67 | Plays | 62 |
| 1 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 33:14 | Time of possession | 26:46 |
Scoring Summary
The Patriots scored two touchdowns and four field goals; the Bengals scored two touchdowns and two field goals.
| Time | Team | Play | NE | CIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| 6:36 | CIN | Evan McPherson 54-yard FG Takes lead | 0 | 3 |
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 14:19 | CIN | Geno Stone 32-yard interception return TD Extends leadEvan McPherson XP | 0 | 10 |
| 9:36 | NE | Drake Maye → Hunter Henry, 28-yard TDAndy Borregales XP | 7 | 10 |
| 7:42 | NE | Marcus Jones 33-yard interception return TD Takes leadAndy Borregales XP | 14 | 10 |
| 0:28 | NE | Andy Borregales 41-yard FG Extends lead | 17 | 10 |
| 0:00 | CIN | Evan McPherson 63-yard FG | 17 | 13 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| 1:04 | NE | Andy Borregales 45-yard FG Extends lead | 20 | 13 |
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 5:55 | NE | Andy Borregales 19-yard FG Extends lead | 23 | 13 |
| 4:40 | CIN | Joe Flacco → Mitchell Tinsley, 17-yard TDEvan McPherson XP | 23 | 20 |
| 1:51 | NE | Andy Borregales 52-yard FG Extends lead | 26 | 20 |
Fantasy Points: Patriots vs Bengals, Week 12 2025
Fantasy leaders
- Hunter Henry24.5 PTSTE1
- Drake Maye17.0 PTSQB12
- Chase Brown15.0 PTSRB13
- TreVeyon Henderson11.1 PTSRB23
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | 17.0 | QB12 | 22/35 | 294 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 22 | 0 | 87.1 | Start/Sit → |
| Joe Flacco | 10.6 | QB19 | 19/37 | 183 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 63.2 | Start/Sit → |
| Jake Browning | 0.6 | QB31 | 1/1 | 14 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 118.8 |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Henry | 24.5 | TE1 | TE | — | — | — | 10 | 7 | 115 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| Chase Brown | 15.0 | RB13 | RB | 19 | 107 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 23 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| TreVeyon Henderson | 11.1 | RB23 | RB | 18 | 66 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Mitch Tinsley | 10.9 | WR30 | WR | — | — | — | 6 | 2 | 29 | 1 | |
| Andrei Iosivas | 10.6 | WR31 | WR | 1 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 61 | 0 | |
| Tee Higgins | 8.1 | WR40 | WR | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | 31 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Mike Gesicki | 7.5 | TE18 | TE | — | — | — | 6 | 4 | 35 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Austin Hooper | 6.9 | TE21 | TE | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 39 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| DeMario Douglas | 6.1 | WR49 | WR | 1 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 37 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Mack Hollins | 5.0 | WR56 | WR | — | — | — | 6 | 2 | 30 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Stefon Diggs | 4.0 | WR66 | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 20 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Kayshon Boutte | 3.5 | WR69 | WR | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 15 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Kyle Williams | 2.8 | WR78 | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 18 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | 2.0 | RB53 | RB | 6 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Tanner Hudson | 1.9 | TE42 | TE | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 | |
| Noah Fant | 1.9 | TE43 | TE | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Drew Sample | 1.0 | TE57 | TE | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Tahj Brooks | 0.5 | RB60 | RB | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Terrell Jennings | 0.0 | — | RB | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | |
| Charlie Jones | 0.0 | — | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
Fantasy Usage
New England Patriots
Snap Share
Target Share33 targets
- Hunter Henry30%, 10 targets
- Mack Hollins18%, 6 targets
- Austin Hooper12%, 4 targets
- TreVeyon Henderson12%, 4 targets
- Stefon Diggs9%, 3 targets
- Other18%, 6 targets
Carry Share31 carries
- , 18 carries
- , 6 carries
- , 5 carries
- , 1 carries
- , 1 carries
Cincinnati Bengals
Snap Share
Target Share34 targets
- Andrei Iosivas21%, 7 targets
- Mike Gesicki18%, 6 targets
- Tee Higgins18%, 6 targets
- Mitch Tinsley18%, 6 targets
- Chase Brown12%, 4 targets
- Other15%, 5 targets
Carry Share23 carries
- , 19 carries
- , 2 carries
- , 1 carries
- , 1 carries
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| Player | SNAPS | SNAP % | TGT | TGT % | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Brown | 58 | 89% | 4 | 12% | 19 |
| Mack Hollins | 61 | 86% | 6 | 18% | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | 54 | 83% | 7 | 21% | 1 |
| Kayshon Boutte | 57 | 80% | 2 | 6% | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | 56 | 79% | 10 | 30% | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | 50 | 77% | 6 | 18% | 0 |
| Mitch Tinsley | 48 | 74% | 6 | 18% | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | 46 | 65% | 4 | 12% | 18 |
| Austin Hooper | 40 | 56% | 4 | 12% | 0 |
| Drew Sample | 34 | 52% | 1 | 3% | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | 34 | 48% | 3 | 9% | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | 28 | 43% | 6 | 18% | 0 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | 22 | 31% | 2 | 6% | 6 |
| Noah Fant | 18 | 28% | 1 | 3% | 0 |
| Jack Westover | 17 | 24% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Tanner Hudson | 14 | 22% | 1 | 3% | 0 |
| Charlie Jones | 11 | 17% | 1 | 3% | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | 12 | 17% | 1 | 3% | 1 |
| Tahj Brooks | 9 | 14% | 1 | 3% | 2 |
| Kyle Williams | 5 | 7% | 1 | 3% | 0 |
| Terrell Jennings | 3 | 4% | 0 | 0% | 1 |
Fantasy Points vs Expected
Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.
- Biggest overperformer+7.5Hunter Henry24.5 PTS vs 17.0 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−7.3TreVeyon Henderson11.1 PTS vs 18.4 xFP
- Highest expected volume19.1 xFPChase Brown15.0 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase BrownCIN · RB | 15.0 | 19.1 | −4.1 | 89% | 83% car | — | 0 | 19 | 83% | 4 | 12% |
| Drake MayeNE · QB | 17.0 | 18.8 | −1.8 | 100% | 35 att | — | 35 | 5 | 16% | 0 | 0% |
| TreVeyon HendersonNE · RB | 11.1 | 18.4 | −7.3 | 65% | 58% car | — | 0 | 18 | 58% | 4 | 12% |
| Joe FlaccoCIN · QB | 10.6 | 17.1 | −6.5 | 98% | 37 att | — | 37 | 1 | 4% | 0 | 0% |
| Hunter HenryNE · TE | 24.5 | 17.0 | +7.5 | 79% | 30% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 10 | 30% |
| Andrei IosivasCIN · WR | 10.6 | 12.6 | −2.0 | 83% | 21% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 4% | 7 | 21% |
| Mack HollinsNE · WR | 5.0 | 10.2 | −5.2 | 86% | 18% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 6 | 18% |
| Mike GesickiCIN · TE | 7.5 | 10.2 | −2.7 | 43% | 18% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 6 | 18% |
| Mitchell TinsleyCIN · WR | 10.9 | 10.2 | +0.7 | 74% | 18% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 6 | 18% |
| Tee HigginsCIN · WR | 8.1 | 10.2 | −2.1 | 77% | 18% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 6 | 18% |
| Rhamondre StevensonNE · RB | 2.0 | 7.3 | −5.3 | 31% | 19% car | — | 0 | 6 | 19% | 2 | 6% |
| Austin HooperNE · TE | 6.9 | 6.8 | +0.1 | 56% | 12% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 12% |
| Stefon DiggsNE · WR | 4.0 | 5.1 | −1.1 | 48% | 9% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 9% |
| Kayshon BoutteNE · WR | 3.5 | 3.4 | +0.1 | 80% | 6% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 6% |
| Tahj BrooksCIN · RB | 0.5 | 3.0 | −2.5 | 14% | 9% car | — | 0 | 2 | 9% | 1 | 3% |
| DeMario DouglasNE · WR | 6.1 | 2.4 | +3.7 | 17% | 3% car | — | 0 | 1 | 3% | 1 | 3% |
| Charlie JonesCIN · WR | 0.0 | 1.7 | −1.7 | 17% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Drew SampleCIN · TE | 1.0 | 1.7 | −0.7 | 52% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Kyle WilliamsNE · — | 2.8 | 1.7 | +1.1 | 7% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Noah FantCIN · TE | 1.9 | 1.7 | +0.2 | 28% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Tanner HudsonCIN · TE | 1.9 | 1.7 | +0.2 | 22% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Terrell JenningsNE · RB | 0.0 | 0.6 | −0.6 | 4% | 3% car | — | 0 | 1 | 3% | 0 | 0% |
| Jake BrowningCIN · QB | 0.6 | 0.4 | +0.2 | 2% | 1 att | — | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
Team totals: Patriots 33 targets and 31 carries; Bengals 34 targets and 23 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2025 season: 1.70 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.65 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.
Fantasy Verdicts
Drake Maye
22 of 35 passing for 294 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception; 5 carries for 22 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 18.8 expected.
Joe Flacco Unlucky
19 of 37 passing for 183 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception; 1 carry for 3 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 17.1 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Fewest points since Week 4.
TreVeyon Henderson Unlucky
4 targets (12% of the team's), 3 catches for 15 yards; 18 carries (58% of the team's) for 66 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 18.4 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Fewest points since Week 8.
Hunter Henry Ran hot
10 targets (30% of the team's), 7 catches for 115 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 17.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Best score since Week 3.
Chase Brown Volume, no payoff
4 targets (12% of the team's), 2 catches for 23 yards; 19 carries (83% of the team's) for 107 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 19.1 expected.
Fewest points since Week 7.
Andrei Iosivas
7 targets (21% of the team's), 4 catches for 61 yards; 1 carry (4% of the team's) for 5 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 12.6 expected.
Mack Hollins Unlucky
6 targets (18% of the team's), 2 catches for 30 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 10.2 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Rhamondre Stevenson Unlucky
2 targets (6% of the team's), 1 catch for 5 yards; 6 carries (19% of the team's) for 5 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 7.3 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Stock Up, Stock Down
New England Patriots
- Stock up: TreVeyon Henderson led the backfield with 65% of the snaps after trailing Rhamondre Stevenson before this game.
- Stock up: Mack Hollins played 86% of the snaps, up from a 65% season average.
- Stock down: Rhamondre Stevenson lost the backfield lead: 31% of the snaps to TreVeyon Henderson's 65%.
Cincinnati Bengals
- Stock up: Chase Brown played 89% of the snaps, up from a 68% season average.
- Stock up: Mitchell Tinsley played 74% of the snaps, up from a 14% season average.
- Stock down: Noah Fant played 28% of the snaps, down from a 43% season average.
Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2025 through Week 18.
| Points allowed to | Patriots D | Bengals D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 15.2 | 18.8 |
| RBs | 19.0 | 28.4 |
| WRs | 28.6 | 25.4 |
| TEs | 13.8 | 20.7 |
Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.
How the Game Swung
Cincinnati opened at 50% win probability, climbed as high as 82%, then lost.
Bengals win probability
Key Swings
- +20Stone 32-yd pick-six60% → 81%Q2 14:19
- −21Maye → Henry, 28-yd TD82% → 61%Q2 9:36
- −26Jones 33-yd pick-six61% → 35%Q2 7:42
- −13Borregales 45-yd FG28% → 16%Q3 1:04
- +21Flacco → Tinsley, 17-yd TD<1% → 21%Q4 4:40
Swing in Bengals win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| New England Patriots | Measure | Cincinnati Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| 67 | Plays | 62 |
| 54% | Pass rate | 63% |
| 7.9 | Yds / dropback | 4.8 |
| 3.5 | Yds / carry | 5.2 |
| 5/13 | Third downs | 3/13 |
Efficiency edge New England ran 5 more plays and gained 3.1 more yards per dropback.
- Top targets
- NE Henry 30% · Hollins 18% · Hooper 12%
- CIN Iosivas 21% · Gesicki 18% · Tinsley 18%
Possession Results
| Result | NE | CIN |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 1 | 1 |
| Field goals | 4 | 2 |
| Punts | 2 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Turnovers on downs | 1 | 1 |
- The Bengals opened the scoring on their first possession, a 11-play, 46-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
- The Patriots drained the clock with two second-half drives of five to eight minutes.
All 20 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE | Q1 15:00 | 6 | 17 | 3:09 | Punt |
| CIN | Q1 11:51 | 11 | 46 | 5:15 | Field goal |
| NE | Q1 6:36 | 3 | 4 | 1:08 | Punt |
| CIN | Q1 5:28 | 10 | 31 | 5:28 | Punt |
| NE | Q2 15:00 | 2 | 6 | 0:41 | Interception |
| NE | Q2 14:19 | 9 | 70 | 4:43 | Touchdown |
| CIN | Q2 9:36 | 4 | 16 | 1:54 | Interception |
| CIN | Q2 7:42 | 5 | 15 | 3:24 | Punt |
| NE | Q2 4:18 | 9 | 67 | 3:50 | Field goal |
| CIN | Q2 0:28 | 3 | 37 | 0:28 | Field goal |
| CIN | Q3 15:00 | 3 | 6 | 1:36 | Punt |
| NE | Q3 13:24 | 11 | 89 | 5:36 | Downs |
| CIN | Q3 7:48 | 5 | 35 | 2:50 | Punt |
| NE | Q3 4:58 | 8 | 49 | 3:54 | Field goal |
| CIN | Q3 1:04 | 6 | 16 | 3:03 | Punt |
| NE | Q4 13:01 | 13 | 79 | 7:06 | Field goal |
| CIN | Q4 5:55 | 4 | 71 | 1:15 | Touchdown |
| NE | Q4 4:40 | 9 | 27 | 2:49 | Field goal |
| CIN | Q4 1:51 | 13 | 46 | 1:33 | Downs |
| NE | Q4 0:18 | 1 | -1 | 0:18 | End of game |
About these numbers
The Bengals' interception touchdown is counted as a Patriots interception, not as a Bengals possession. The Patriots' interception touchdown is counted as a Bengals interception, not as a Patriots possession. Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.
Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.
Patriots vs Bengals Head-to-Head
The Patriots and Bengals first met in 1968 and have played 29 times since.
- All-time series
- 19–10Patriots lead, 29 meetings since 1968
- Postseason
- 0No playoff meetings
- Largest Patriots win
- 43–172014
- Largest Bengals win
- 45–71970
Since 2021
2–1 Patriots lead
3 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.
Oldest to newest. P = Patriots win, B = Bengals win, outlined = this game.
Recent Meetings
- 2025 Wk 12 Patriots at Bengals, 2025 Wk 12 recap NE 26 CIN 20 NE W
- 2024 Wk 1 Patriots at Bengals, 2024 Wk 1 recap NE 16 CIN 10 NE W
- 2022 Wk 16 Bengals at Patriots, 2022 Wk 16 recap CIN 22 NE 18 CIN W
Season to Date (Through Week 18)
The 2025 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Patriots | Stat | Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| 14-3 | Record | 6-11 |
| 28.8 | Points per game | 24.4 |
| 379.4 | Yards per game | 329.2 |
| 6.2 | Yards per play | 5.3 |
| 18.8 | Points allowed per game | 28.9 |
| 295.2 | Yards allowed per game | 380.9 |
Patriots and Bengals in Fantasy
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Patriots vs Bengals Game FAQ
Who won the 2025 Patriots vs Bengals Week 12 game?
The New England Patriots beat the Cincinnati Bengals 26–20 in Week 12 of the 2025 season. The game was played at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, OH, on November 23, 2025. See the Patriots' 2025 schedule.
What was the final score of Patriots vs Bengals?
The final score was Patriots 26, Bengals 20. The Patriots led 17–13 at halftime, and the second half went Patriots 9, Bengals 7.
What happened in the Patriots vs Bengals game?
New England led 17–13 at halftime after a 17-point second quarter and outscored Cincinnati 9–7 after the break to win 26–20. The Patriots finished with a 392–307 edge in total offense and averaged 5.9 yards per play. Hunter Henry led all players with 7 catches for 115 yards and a touchdown.
Who scored the most fantasy points in Patriots vs Bengals?
Hunter Henry led the game with 24.5 PPR fantasy points, the TE1 of Week 12, on 7 catches for 115 yards and a touchdown. Drake Maye was next with 17.0 (QB12). See Hunter Henry's 2025 game log.
Who led Patriots vs Bengals in passing, rushing and receiving?
Drake Maye (NE) led all passers with 22 of 35 for 294 yards, a touchdown and an interception. Chase Brown (CIN) led in rushing with 19 carries for 107 yards. Hunter Henry (NE) led in receiving with 7 catches for 115 yards and a touchdown.
How many fantasy points did Hunter Henry score against the Bengals?
Hunter Henry scored 24.5 points in PPR leagues, 21.0 in half-PPR and 17.5 in standard scoring against the Bengals in Week 12 of the 2025 season, on 7 catches for 115 yards and a touchdown. He drew 30% of his team's targets.
Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Patriots vs Bengals?
Hunter Henry outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 24.5 PPR points on 17.0 xFP (+7.5). TreVeyon Henderson fell furthest short, with 11.1 points on 18.4 xFP (−7.3). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.
Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Patriots vs Bengals?
Chase Brown had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 19.1 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 15.0. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.
How did the Patriots come back to beat the Bengals?
The Patriots' chances of winning fell as low as 18% in the first half. Marcus Jones' 33-yard interception return for a touchdown in the second quarter was the biggest swing of the game. They finished the comeback with a 26–20 win.
What was the turning point of Patriots vs Bengals?
Marcus Jones' 33-yard interception return for a touchdown with 7:42 left in the second quarter was the biggest swing of the game, moving the Bengals' win probability from 61% to 35%.
What is the all-time Patriots vs Bengals record?
The Patriots lead the all-time series 19–10 across 29 meetings since 1968.
When did the Patriots and Bengals last play before this game?
Before Week 12 of 2025, they last met in the 2024 season on September 8, 2024, when the Patriots beat the Bengals 16–10.
What is the Patriots vs Bengals record since 2021?
The Patriots lead 2–1 across 3 meetings since the 2021 season, including this game.