After a brief hiatus, the New England Patriots — on the arm of Drake Maye — are right back in the Super Bowl conversation.

The New England Patriots are now 10-2 after defeating the Cincinnati Bengals on the road on Nov. 23, 2025. The Patriots will next be featured nationally on next week's broadcast of Monday Night Football, Dec. 1, 2025.

But improved technique and training has moved the goalposts on what’s a huge kick for elite kickers. Stephen Gostkowski became the first Patriots kicker to break 60 in 2017 with a 62-yarder. Joey Slye broke this franchise record last year making a 63-yard field goal.

Pats win despite quarterback Drake Maye's struggles and injuries to offensive linemen Will Campbell and Jared Wilson.

Just when you thought the New England Patriots’ backfield was getting figured out, the plot thickens. After a three-game vacation thanks to a pesky toe injury, starting Running Back Rhamondre Stevenson is expected to storm back onto the field for the Week 12 showdown against the Cincinnati Bengals.

The Bengals battled, but it wasn't enough on Sunday, as they ultimately lost to the Patriots 26-20. Cincinnati falls to 3-8 on the season. They've lost four-straight games. Here are our postgame observations: Stone Bounces Back Geno Stone took plenty of criticism and deservedly so after his performance against the Steelers last week.

The New Orleans Saints released former Patriots wide receiver Brandin Cooks. Should New England be interested in a reunion?

In the cold, unforgiving world of the NFL, the sight of a player being carted off the field is a gut punch. For the New England Patriots, that moment came on Sunday when starting Left Tackle Will Campbell went down with a right knee injury.

The Patriots dug deep to beat the Bengals amid some injuries. Bu hit a mark that hasn't been seen since the days of Tom Brady.