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The New England Patriots are proving the "Patriot Way" is alive and kicking under Mike Vrabel . They even overcame an early scary injury from Will Campbell to beat the Cincinnati Bengals . But the 2025 Pats hit a feat not seen since a past teammate of Vrabel's: Tom Brady .
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Sunday became their ninth consecutive victory — edging Cincy 26-20 at Paycor Stadium. Brady was the one who last led the Pats to a nine-game winning roll, pulling it off in 2015 when they started 10-0. That New England team fell in the AFC title game to eventual Super Bowl champion Denver .
But the enthusiasm is growing for New England. Even fans bombarded quarterback Drake Maye with "M-V-P!" chants, captured by ESPN Patriots insider Mike Reiss.
This was a game, though, that involved the Pats needing to dig down deep.
Patriots overcome multiple setbacks to beat Bengals
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Campbell rose as a massive loss for the Patriots' offense. But he wasn't the only notable trench injury.
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Standout guard and fellow rookie Jared Wilson was carted off as well . Wilson, who arrived in the third round of April's draft, sustained an ankle ailment which changed the blindside lineup.
Vrabel and the Pats were hit with two more injuries: Safety Brenden Schooler (ankle) and defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga (chest) also got dinged up.
The defense fortified in the end, though. Cincinnati put together a 13-play drive and brought the ball to the New England 26-yard line. Joe Flacco failed to connect with tight end Mike Gesicki , though, on fourth and 10 — leading to the turnover on downs.
Maye finished with 294 yards through the air and tossed one touchdown to Hunter Henry , who finished with seven catches for 115 yards. Marcus Jones pulled off a pick six that stretched 33 yards and handed N.E. the early 14-10 lead.
Jones starred on a defense that delivered five pass breakups and one sack. Plus saw seven different defenders collect three solo stops or more.
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