TEAM NOTES
• Patriots win 10 games for 28th time in team history.
• Patriots remain undefeated on the road.
• Patriots win ninth straight game.
• Marcus Jones has second pick-6 of his career, both against the Bengals.
• Drake Maye sets career-high in passing yards.
• Hunter Henry sets career-high with third 100-yard game.
TEAM NOTES
PATRIOTS WIN 10TH GAME OF THE SEASON
The win over Cincinnati gave the Patriots their 10th win of the season and their 28th 10-win season since 1970, which ties Pittsburgh for the second-most 10-win seasons since 1970. Only Dallas has more (29).
Most 10-Win Seasons Since the 1970 Merger
| Column 1 | Column 2 |
|---|---|
| Dallas | 29 |
| New England | 28 |
| Pittsburgh | 28 |
| San Francisco | 27 |
| Miami | 24 |
| Philadelphia | 24 |
Team Seasons Dallas New England Pittsburgh San Francisco Miami Philadelphia 29 28 28 27 24 24
PATRIOTS IMPROVE TO A 6-0 ROAD RECORD
The Patriots improved to a 6-0 road record with the win at Cincinnati. The Patriots have now started with a 6-0 record on the road six times.
| Year | Record |
|---|---|
| 1978 | 6-0 |
| 2007 | 8-0* |
| 2016 | 8-0* |
| 2017 | 6-0 |
| 2021 | 6-0 |
| 2025 | 6-0 |
*Undefeated on the road
PATRIOTS EXTEND THEIR WINNING STREAK TO NINE GAMES
The win extended the Patriots winning streak to nine straight wins. The Patriots have had streaks of at least nine straight wins in a season three previous times in team history with a 12-game winning streak in 2003, a 16-game winning streak in 2007 and a 10-game winning streak in 2015.
SECOND TEAM WITH 9 STRAIGHT AND 23 SCORED AND 23-OR LESS ALLOWED
With the 26-20 win, New England became the second team in NFL history to win nine consecutive games with at least 23 points scored and 23-or-less points allowed in each game, joining the 1961 Houston Oilers.
PATRIOTS HAVE A 100-YARD RECEIVER FOR FOURTH STRAIGHT GAME
The Patriots have had four straight games with a 100-yard receiver: WR DeMario Douglas – 100 yards vs. Atlanta (11/2), WR Mack Hollins – 106 yards at Tampa Bay (11/9), WR Stefon Diggs – 105 yards vs. the New York Jets (11/13) and Hunter Henry with 7 receptions for 115 yards at the Bengals. It is the first time the team has had a 100-yard receiver in four straight games since the 2018 season: WR Josh Gordon – 100 yards at Chicago (10/21), WR Julian Edelman – 104 yards at Buffalo (10/20), WR Josh Gordon – 130 yards vs. Green Bay (11/4) and WR Julian Edelman – 104 yards at Tennessee (11/11).
PATRIOTS RALLY FROM 10-POINT DEFECIT FOR FIRST TIME SINCE 2021 SEASON
The Patriots' 26-20 victory marked the team's first win in a game where they trailed by 10-plus points since Oct. 10, 2021, at Houston, where they trailed 22-9 and won 25-22. At Cincinnati, New England trailed 10-0 in the second quarter before rallying back to win.
PATRIOTS RETURN FIRST PICK FOR A TOUCHDOWN SINCE 2022 SEASON
CB Marcus Jones returned an interception 33 yards for a touchdown in the second quarter, the Patriots' first interception returned for a touchdown since the 2022 season when S Kyle Dugger returned an interception 39 yards for a touchdown vs. Miami on Jan. 1, 2023.
PATRIOTS SCORE ON DEFENSE FOR SECOND TIME IN 2025
Jones' pick-6 was the Patriots second defensive score in 2025. LB K'Lavon Chaisson returned a fumble 4yards for a touchdown at Tennessee on Oct. 19, 2025.
THE PATRIOTS HAD A PICK-6 AND THREW A PICK 6 – FIRST TIME SINCE 2013
The Patriots had a pick-6 and threw a pick-6, the first time that has happened since Oct. 20, 2013, vs. the New York Jets.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES
VRABEL HAS THIRD 10-WIN SEASON AS A HEAD COACH
Mike Vrabel earned his third 10-win season as a head coach. He led the Tennessee Titans to an 11-5 record in 2020 and a 12-5 record in 2021.
VRABEL IS FIFTH HEAD COACH TO LEAD HIS TEAM TO FIRST SIX ROAD WINS
Mike Vrabel earned his sixth straight road win with New England to become the fifth head coach in NFL history to win each of his first six road games with a team and the first since the Colts' Jim Caldwell in 2009.
Most Consecutive Road Wins to Begin Career with a Franchise
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| George Seifert (1989) | San Francisco 49ers | 16 |
| Jim Caldwell (2009) | Indianapolis Colts | 7 |
| Wade Phillips (2007) | Dallas Cowboys | 7 |
| Mike Vrabel (2025) | New England Patriots | 6 |
| Red Miller (1977) | Denver Broncos | 6 |
| Herman Edwards (2001) | New York Jets | 5 |
| Don McCafferty (1970) | Baltimore Colts | 5 |
| Allie Sherman (1961) | New York Giants | 5 |
Coach Team Consec. Road Wins George Seifert (1989) Jim Caldwell (2009) Wade Phillips (2007) Mike Vrabel (2025) Red Miller (1977) Herman Edwards (2001) Don McCafferty (1970) Allie Sherman (1961) San Francisco 49ers Indianapolis Colts Dallas Cowboys New England Patriots Denver Broncos New York Jets Baltimore Colts New York Giants 16 7 7 6 6 5 5 5
MARCUS JONES HAS SECOND TD ON AN INTERCEPTION
CB Marcus Jones returned a second quarter interception 33 yards for a touchdown. It is the second pick-6 of his career and second against Cincinnati. He had an interception that he returned 69 yards for a touchdown in the third quarter vs. Cincinnati on Dec. 24, 2022, as a rookie.
JONES HAS A PUNT RETURNED FOR A TD AND A PICK RETURNED FOR A TD IN 2025
Jones now has a pick-six and a punt return touchdown this season, his second season doing so of his career after his 2022 rookie campaign. He tied DB Nate Clements (2001, 2004) and DB Phillip Buchanon (2002-03) for the second-most such seasons of all time behind CB Deion Sanders (1990, 1997-98) who had three.
MAYE REACHES 3,000 PASSING YARDS
QB Drake Maye entered the week first in the NFL with 2,836 passing yards and needed 164 yards passing at Cincinnati for his first career 3,000-yard season. He reached the milestone in the third quarter and after his 294 passing yards against the Bengals he now has 3,130 passing yards for the year.
MAYE SETS CAREER-HIGH IN PASSING YARDS
Maye threw for a career-high 294 passing yards. His previous best was 287 vs. Las Vegas on Sept. 7, 2025, in the season-opener.
HENRY HAS REGISTERED AT LEAST 40 RECEPTIONS IN ALL FIVE SEASONS WITH NEW ENGLAND
TE Hunter Henry entered this week with 34 receptions in 2025. With his 7 receptions at Cincinnati, he now has 41 receptions and has registered at least 40 receptions in all five seasons with New England, the secondlongest streak by a Patriots tight end all-time (Ben Coates, six). He has had at least 6 receptions in a game 21 times during his career.
HENRY SETS CAREER-HIGH WITH THIRD CAREER 100-YARD GAME
Henry set a career-high with his third career 100-yard game after finishing with 7 receptions for 115 yards. His previous best was 109 yards vs. Seattle on Sept. 15, 2024.
BORREGALES SETS CAREER-HIGH WITH FOUR FG GAME
K Andy Borregales converted a career-high four field goals at Cincinnati, going 4-4 on the day. He made a 41yard field goal with :28 left in the second quarter, a 45-yard field goal with 1:04 left in the third quarter, a 19-yard field goal with 5:55 left in the fourth quarter and a 52-yard field goal with 1:51 left in the fourth quarter. His previous best was three made field goals, set at Buffalo on Oct. 5 and matched vs. Cleveland on Oct. 26.
ALEX AUSTIN HAS CAREER-HIGH IN SPECIAL TEAMS TACKLES
CB Alex Austin finished with a career-high 3 special teams tackles.
LINEUP NOTES
• RB Rhamondre Stevenson returned to action after missing three games due to injury.
• WR Kayshon Boutte and LB Christian Elliss returned to action after missing two games due to injury. Both were in the starting lineup.
• TE Austin Hooper returned to action after missing one game due to injury.
• LB Bradyn Swinson made his NFL debut on the game's opening kickoff return.
• WR Kyle Williams lined up to return kicks for the first time in 2025 and returned the opening kickoff 23 yards.
• Ben Brown entered the game at left guard for Jared Wilson when he exited with an injury.
• DT Jeremiah Pharms Jr. saw his first action of the 2025 season after being elevated from the practice squad.
• RB Terrell Jennings had his first kickoff return with a 20-yard return in the second quarter.
• T Marcus Bryant entered the game at right tackle in place of Morgan Moses in the second quarter when Moses left with an injury.
• T Vederian Lowe entered the game at left tackle in the third quarter when Will Campbell exited with an injury.
