The Patriots will have to bring all they have from an energy, focus and execution standpoint if they want to beat a Bengals team that hasn't lost since Halloween.
Cincinnati -- led by defensive tackles DJ Reader and BJ Hill -- is eighth in rush yards per game and rushing yards per attempt this season. If the Patriots can’t run the ball and run it early, could make for a long Christmas Eve afternoon.The Bengals could be without their bookend rushers this week, which may be the second-most impactful portion of the injury report this week .
Against Simmons, the special-teams coordinator for the Bengals, Jones could end up having himself a day. The Bengals have the sixth-worst punt team, according to Football Outsiders DVOA. They also have the seventh-worst average opposing starting field position after kickoffs in the NFL , per Football Outsiders.
First, Bill Belichick's defensive backs are banged up. Jalen Mills has already been ruled out. Two more of their top options at the position -- Jonathan Jones and Jack Jones -- are listed as questionable. That could leave Marcus Jones and Myles Bryant, capable but undersized corners, as the healthiest options against two imposing and hard-to-tackle wideouts. Shaun Wade, a seldom-used corner who measures in at 6-foot-1, is another option for Belichick this weekend.
Not ideal for Patriots fans who'd like to coast into Christmas feeling good about their football team. the matchup,
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