For the first time all year, the Patriots enjoyed a little bit of a break after playing on Thursday night.

But it's a new week, and the Patriots are on to their next challenge: a road trip to Cincinnati to face the 3-7 Bengals.

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With the Patriots now at 9-2 and fending for the top seed in the AFC, fans are keenly focused on a number of areas as New England prepares for a largely unexpected playoff run. Let's dive in to those mailbag questions.

Editor's Note: Some questions have been lightly edited for clarity.

While Henderson has looked more comfortable with an increased workload, I'm not sure that's a formula the Patriots want to keep in perpetuity. He racked up 24 touches on Thursday night against the Jets, an

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