The Cincinnati Bengals dropped to 3-8 this season with a 26-20 loss to the New England Patriots in their NFL Week 12 game at Paycor Stadium.
The Pats improved to 10-2 behind a career-high 294 passing yards from Drake Maye.
In a scary moment during the fourth quarter, Bengals receiver Tee Higgins landed hard on the back of his head while trying to make a catch. Higgins left on a cart, and was declared out with a concussion.
Fellow receiver Andrei Iosivas and quarterback Joe Flacco also were injured during the fourth quarter, but both returned to the game.
Bright spots for the Bengals included Evan McPherson’s team-record 63-yard field goal and Geno Stone’s pick-six of Maye during the second quarter.
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Reporting by Dave Clark, Cincinnati Enquirer / Cincinnati Enquirer
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