The New England Patriots were able to survive their Week 12 game against the Bengals, leaving Cincinnati with a 26-20 victory in hand. Getting that win was a challenge, though: the team of head coach Mike Vrabel did not just have to fight through some uneven play but also multiple injuries to key players.

There were some standout performances, but on the whole the Patriots — in part due to the circumstances — did not look their best versus the three-win Bengals. Our position grades from the game reflect this as well.

Patriots position grades from NFL Week 12

Quarterback: Drake Maye had an uncharacteristically sloppy game against Cincinnati, especially early on. His ball placement was up and down, and he threw the first pick-six of his career in the early second quarter. After those earl

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