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Patriots playoff-bound by beating Cincy

Analysis of New England's 2019 Week 15 contest versus Cincinnati from the press box at Paul Brown Stadium.

Patriots tame Bengals with takeaways

The Patriots overcame a slow defensive start and an early deficit to break a two-game losing streak by defeating the Cincinnati Bengals 34-13.

Patriots vs. Bengals highlights | Week 15

Watch the highlights from the New England Patriots vs. the Cincinnati Bengals during Week 15.

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick speaks to reporters after an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)

Belichick: 'Good win for our football team'

Patriots head coach Bill Belichick addresses the media during his postgame press conference following New England's 34-13 win over the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on Sunday, December 15, 2019.

Panini Blitz Moment of the Game

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2019 Schedule

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Injury Report

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New England Patriots Postgame Quotes 12/15

Game Observations: Patriots tame Bengals with takeaways

A win and in: Patriots playoff-bound with victory in Cincy

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick works the field during practice before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)

Game Notes: Patriots clinch playoff spot for 21st time in Kraft’s 26 years of ownership

Game Book: Full Patriots-Bengals Stats

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor speaks to reporters after an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)

Cincinnati Bengals Postgame Quotes 12/15

Inactive Analysis: Edelman, Karras in, J-Mac out versus Bengals

Inactives: Patriots at Bengals | Week 15

Patriots vs. Bengals broadcast: How to watch & listen

Keys to the Starting Lineup presented by CarMax: Patriots at Bengals

Game Predictions: Expert picks for Patriots at Bengals

Game Preview: Patriots at Bengals

What They're Saying: Cincinnati Bengals

Game-day roster update: First of seven Patriots deactivated for Cincy

Patriots release K Josh Gable

Unfiltered Notebook 12/13: Patriots offense seeks consistency vs. Bengals

Transcript: Tom Brady Press Conference 12/13

Week 15: Patriots - Bengals Injury Report

Navy football's helmets honor late Patriot Joe Bellino for Army game

Transcript: Bill Belichick Press Conference 12/13

Jonathan Jones helps local teens take 'Next Step' with new shoes and real conversation

Half of Me: The Kyle Van Noy story

News Blitz 12/13: Special time of year

Samsonite Make Your Case: Patriots Defensive Player of the Decade?

Unfiltered Notebook 12/12: Patriots run defense looks to stay on track against Mixon, Bengals

Kyle Van Noy's invaluable work with adopted and foster kids makes him Patriots Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee

News Blitz 12/12: Going on the offensive

Kyle Van Noy named Patriots nominee for Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award presented by Nationwide

Ashland High School's Andrew MacKay named Patriots High School Coach of the Year

Patriots present Patriots Difference Maker of the Week Award to Ciara Haines from New London, Conn.

Transcript: James White Press Conference 12/11

Unfiltered Notebook 12/11: Patriots prepare for an aggressive and underrated Bengals team

Patriots sign K Josh Gable, DL Eric Lee and DB Adarius Pickett to the practice squad

Transcript: Bill Belichick Press Conference 12/11

Patriots Unfiltered Q&A: Hope for a Patriots playoff run?

Patriots fan from Brazil makes epic journey to first game

Statement from the New England Patriots

Unfiltered Notebook 12/10: Patriots rookies could hold the playoff keys, Bengals stat matchup

Transcripts: Bill Belichick, Josh McDaniels, Brett Bielema Conference Calls 12/10

2019 NFL Playoff Scenarios for Week 15

Belichick and Saban offer candid look at coaching in HBO documentary

Tracking the AFC playoff picture: Patriots maintain one-game lead in AFC East

Unfiltered Notebook 12/9: Patriots ready to close the book on Chiefs loss

Top 5 photos from Patriots vs. Chiefs presented by CarMax

Game Observations: Patriots go down swinging to Chiefs

Two, Too Much: Patriots fall short for second straight week

Stock Watch: Patriots D steps up in 2nd half

After Further Review: Patriots can't walk their narrow path to victory this time

Transcript: Bill Belichick Conference Call 12/9

'Nobody is alone': Kyle Van Noy spreads holiday cheer with local foster families

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Press Pass: Patriots Back On Track

What Went Right: Taking Over With Turnovers

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady speaks to reporters after an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)

Tom Brady 12/15: 'Great effort by everybody'

Bill Belichick 12/15: 'Good win for our football team'

Devin McCourty 12/15: 'We always give ourselves a chance'

Stephon Gilmore's best plays from 2-INT game | Week 15

Every turnover caused by the Patriots' defense | Week 15

Patriots vs. Bengals highlights | Week 15

J.C. Jackson is in perfect spot to make INT off Eifert

Can't-Miss Play: Burkhead jukes DB out of his cleats on TD vs. former team

J.C. Jackson drags kneecap in bounds for sensational INT

Can't-Miss Play: Gilmore's second INT is outstanding read for 64-YARD pick-six

N'Keal Harry dives for second TD grab of career

Gilmore snags crazy one-handed INT to open second half

Patriots pounce on a major muffed punt by Bengals

Tom Brady tosses to James White for 23 yard scamper for touchdown

All-Time Team: Bill Belichick has an absolute classic of a story about tight end Rob Gronkowski's draft visit

NFL All-Time Team: Rob Gronkowski

Patriots This Week: Bengals Preview

JetBlue Checking In: Mohamed Sanu

Patriots All Access: Bengals Preview, Matthew Slater 1-on-1

Patriots recognize Pete Frates

Press Pass: Bouncing Back

Belestrator: How Bengals pass rush could disrupt Brady and offense

Tom Brady 12/13: 'We have to maximize our potential'

Bill Belichick 12/13: 'Hopefully we can go up there and play our best'

New England Patriots Foundation's 26th Annual Children's Holiday Party

Patriots Unfiltered TV 12/12: Chiefs Recap, Bengals Preview, John Simon 1-on-1

One-on-One with Matthew Slater

MIAA Champion Games Top 10 Plays

Coffee with the Coach: Belichick discusses learning from the Chiefs loss and moving on to Cincinnati

Sights and Sounds: Week 14 vs. Chiefs

Season of Giving at Shaw's with Lawrence Guy

Devin McCourty 12/11: 'The season is not over'

James White 12/11: 'Everybody want to go out and play better'

Bill Belichick on the Bengals 12/11: 'You can't judge this team by their record'

Patriots vs. Bengals preview | Week 15

Putnam Questions Week 15: Holiday Traditions

True View: New angles of top plays from Kansas City Chiefs vs. New England Patriots | Week 14

On the Clock: Victoria S

Press Pass: Patriots make no excuses after tough officiating

What Went Wrong: Creativity Drives The Game

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick speaks to the media following an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Bill Belichick 12/8: 'We competed down to the last play'

Devin McCourty 12/8: 'In the second half we really locked in'

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady speaks to the media following an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Tom Brady 12/8: 'We didn't make the plays when we needed to'

Tom Brady on N'Keal Harry's non-TD call: 'It doesn't happen very often'

Chiefs vs. Patriots highlights | Week 14

Best plays from the Patriots' defense vs. Chiefs | Week 14

James White hits the juke button on 17-yard gain

Trick-play alert! James White lobs throw to Jakobi Meyers for 35 yards

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Patriots Postgame Show 12/15: Turnovers big in Pats' win over Bengals

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Ja'Whaun Bentley on Postgame Show 12/15

Patriots Pre-Game Social 12/15: Previewing the Bengals

Patriots Unfiltered 12/12: NFL Week 15 Picks, Bengals Preview and Practice Report

Patriots Playbook 12/12: Predictions for NFL Week 15

Ben Watson 12/11: 'All we can do is try to improve'

Sony Michel 12/11: 'There's a lot more football to play'

Mohamed Sanu 12/11: 'They've got a lot of great players'

Patriots Unfiltered 12/11: Bengals Preview, Practice Report and Team News

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor works the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)

Bengals HC Zac Taylor 12/12: On preparing for the Patriots

Featured Videos

Patriots vs. Bengals highlights | Week 15

Sights and Sounds: Week 14 vs. Chiefs

Chiefs vs. Patriots highlights | Week 14

Do Your Job: Jim Whalen and Training Staff

Do Your Life: Duron Harmon

Sights and Sounds: Week 13 vs. Texans

Patriots vs. Texans highlights | Week 13

Belichick Breakdown: Top plays against the Cowboys

Sights and Sounds: Week 12 vs. Cowboys

Cowboys vs. Patriots highlights | Week 12

Belichick Breakdown: Top Plays against the Eagles

Sights and Sounds: Week 11 vs. Eagles

Patriots Locker Room Celebration: 'You know what I think we're ready for?'

Patriots vs. Eagles highlights | Week 11

Tom Brady One-on-One: Part II

One-on-One with Tom Brady

Sights and Sounds: Week 9 vs. Ravens

Patriots vs. Ravens highlights | Week 9

Sights and Sounds: Week 8 vs. Browns

Belichick Breakdown: Top plays against the Browns

Inside the locker room: Robert Kraft's game ball presentation and Bill Belichick's speech after win 300

Browns vs. Patriots highlights | Week 8

Sights and Sounds: Week 7 vs. Jets

Belichick Breakdown: Top Plays against the Jets

Locker Room Celebration Following the Win Over the Jets

2019 Schedule

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@ Bengals

W 34-13

WEEK 15
December 15 at 1:00 PM
Paul Brown Stadium

GAME RECAP

Bills

WEEK 16
December 21 at 4:30 PM
Gillette Stadium

TV: NFL Network / WBZ
RADIO: 98.5 FM The Sports Hub

Dolphins

WEEK 17
December 29 at 1 PM
Gillette Stadium

TV: CBS / WBZ
RADIO: 98.5 FM The Sports Hub

Steelers

WEEK 1
September 8 at 8:20 PM
Gillette Stadium

Game Recap

@ Dolphins

WEEK 2
September 15 at 1 PM
Hard Rock Stadium

Game Recap

Jets

WEEK 3
September 22 at 1 PM
Gillette Stadium

GAME RECAP

@ Bills

WEEK 4
September 29 at 1 PM
New Era Field

GAME RECAP

@ Redskins

W 33-7

WEEK 5
October 6 at 1 PM
FedEx Field

GAME RECAP

Giants

W 35-14

WEEK 6
Thursday, October 10 at 8:20 PM
Gillette Stadium

GAME RECAP

@ Jets

W 33-0

WEEK 7
Monday, October 21 at 8:15 PM
MetLife Stadium

GAME RECAP

Browns

W 27-13

WEEK 8
October 27 at 4:25 PM
Gillette Stadium

GAME RECAP

@ Ravens

L 37-20

WEEK 9
November 3 at 8:20 PM
M&T Bank Stadium

GAME RECAP

@ Eagles

W 17-10

WEEK 11
November 17 at 4:25 PM
Lincoln Financial Field

GAME RECAP

Cowboys

W 13-9

WEEK 12
November 24 at 4:25 PM
Gillette Stadium

GAME RECAP

@ Texans

L 22-28

WEEK 13
December 1 at 8:20 PM
NRG Stadium

GAME RECAP

Chiefs

L 16-23

WEEK 14
December 8 at 4:25 PM
Gillette Stadium

GAME RECAP

@ Lions

W 31 - 3

PRESEASON
Thursday, August 8 at 7:30 PM
Ford Field

Game Recap

@ Titans

W 22-17

PRESEASON
Saturday, August 17 at 7:00 PM
Nissan Stadium

Game Recap

Panthers

W 10 - 3

PRESEASON
Thursday, August 22 at 7:30 PM
Gillette Stadium

Game Recap

Giants

L 31-29

PRESEASON
Thursday, August 29 at 7:30 PM
Gillette Stadium

GAME RECAP

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Table - Summary
AFC EAST	W	L	PCT
New England Patriots ^x Patriots ^x	11	3	0.786
Buffalo Bills ^x Bills ^x	10	4	0.714
New York Jets Jets	5	9	0.357
Miami Dolphins Dolphins	3	11	0.214

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Photos: Pregame Week 15: Inside the Patriots Locker Room & Player Arrivals

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Pics From The Practice Field, Presented by Nike

Players to Watch: Patriots at Bengals

Photos: Kyle Van Noy in the community

Lifestyle

Navy football's helmets honor late Patriot Joe Bellino for Army game

The new uniforms take Navy back to the 60s and honor a late Patriot.

Jonathan Jones helps local teens take 'Next Step' with new shoes and real conversation

Jonathan Jones visited a group of teenagers at MissionSAFE for real conversation and custom-designed sneakers.

Kyle Van Noy's invaluable work with adopted and foster kids makes him Patriots Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee

Kyle Van Noy is the Patriots Walter Payton Man of the Year Award nominee, and he deserves it.

Patriots fan from Brazil makes epic journey to first game

This Brazilian Patriots fan won the trip of a lifetime.

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New England Patriots Postgame Quotes 12/15

Game Observations: Patriots tame Bengals with takeaways

A win and in: Patriots playoff-bound with victory in Cincy

Game Notes: Patriots clinch playoff spot for 21st time in Kraft’s 26 years of ownership

Game Book: Full Patriots-Bengals Stats

Cincinnati Bengals Postgame Quotes 12/15

Inactive Analysis: Edelman, Karras in, J-Mac out versus Bengals

Inactives: Patriots at Bengals | Week 15

Patriots vs. Bengals broadcast: How to watch & listen

Keys to the Starting Lineup presented by CarMax: Patriots at Bengals

Game Predictions: Expert picks for Patriots at Bengals

Game Preview: Patriots at Bengals

What They're Saying: Cincinnati Bengals

Game-day roster update: First of seven Patriots deactivated for Cincy

Patriots release K Josh Gable

Unfiltered Notebook 12/13: Patriots offense seeks consistency vs. Bengals

Transcript: Tom Brady Press Conference 12/13

Week 15: Patriots - Bengals Injury Report

Navy football's helmets honor late Patriot Joe Bellino for Army game

Transcript: Bill Belichick Press Conference 12/13

Jonathan Jones helps local teens take 'Next Step' with new shoes and real conversation

Half of Me: The Kyle Van Noy story

News Blitz 12/13: Special time of year

Samsonite Make Your Case: Patriots Defensive Player of the Decade?

Unfiltered Notebook 12/12: Patriots run defense looks to stay on track against Mixon, Bengals

Kyle Van Noy's invaluable work with adopted and foster kids makes him Patriots Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee

News Blitz 12/12: Going on the offensive

Kyle Van Noy named Patriots nominee for Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award presented by Nationwide

Ashland High School's Andrew MacKay named Patriots High School Coach of the Year

Patriots present Patriots Difference Maker of the Week Award to Ciara Haines from New London, Conn.

Transcript: James White Press Conference 12/11

Unfiltered Notebook 12/11: Patriots prepare for an aggressive and underrated Bengals team

Patriots sign K Josh Gable, DL Eric Lee and DB Adarius Pickett to the practice squad

Transcript: Bill Belichick Press Conference 12/11

Patriots Unfiltered Q&A: Hope for a Patriots playoff run?

Patriots fan from Brazil makes epic journey to first game

Statement from the New England Patriots

Unfiltered Notebook 12/10: Patriots rookies could hold the playoff keys, Bengals stat matchup

Transcripts: Bill Belichick, Josh McDaniels, Brett Bielema Conference Calls 12/10

2019 NFL Playoff Scenarios for Week 15

Belichick and Saban offer candid look at coaching in HBO documentary

Tracking the AFC playoff picture: Patriots maintain one-game lead in AFC East

Unfiltered Notebook 12/9: Patriots ready to close the book on Chiefs loss

Top 5 photos from Patriots vs. Chiefs presented by CarMax

Game Observations: Patriots go down swinging to Chiefs

Two, Too Much: Patriots fall short for second straight week

Stock Watch: Patriots D steps up in 2nd half

After Further Review: Patriots can't walk their narrow path to victory this time

Transcript: Bill Belichick Conference Call 12/9

'Nobody is alone': Kyle Van Noy spreads holiday cheer with local foster families

Latest Video

Press Pass: Patriots Back On Track

What Went Right: Taking Over With Turnovers

Tom Brady 12/15: 'Great effort by everybody'

Bill Belichick 12/15: 'Good win for our football team'

Devin McCourty 12/15: 'We always give ourselves a chance'

Stephon Gilmore's best plays from 2-INT game | Week 15

Every turnover caused by the Patriots' defense | Week 15

Patriots vs. Bengals highlights | Week 15

J.C. Jackson is in perfect spot to make INT off Eifert

Can't-Miss Play: Burkhead jukes DB out of his cleats on TD vs. former team

J.C. Jackson drags kneecap in bounds for sensational INT

Can't-Miss Play: Gilmore's second INT is outstanding read for 64-YARD pick-six

N'Keal Harry dives for second TD grab of career

Gilmore snags crazy one-handed INT to open second half

Patriots pounce on a major muffed punt by Bengals

Tom Brady tosses to James White for 23 yard scamper for touchdown

All-Time Team: Bill Belichick has an absolute classic of a story about tight end Rob Gronkowski's draft visit

NFL All-Time Team: Rob Gronkowski

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