New England Patriots snap losing streak after easy 34-13 win over Cincinnati Bengals

New England Patriots finally showed up in NFL after two weeks of disappointing results. At Paul Brown Stadium on Sunday night, New England Patriots got back to winning ways with a 34-13 win over Cincinnati Bengals. Tom Brady was star of show as Patriots veteran led from front and threw for two touchdowns on night. win against Cincinnati Bengals secures an NFL playoffs berth for reigning Super Bowl champions. 

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Patriots vs Bengals highlights

A "Spygate 2.0" controversy overshadowed Patriots vs Bengals game. New England Patriots, however, showed signs of being bored by incident as y secured a playoffs spot for 11th consecutive season. After back-to-back losses against Houston Texans and Kansas City Chiefs, New England Patriots were always likely to emerge winners against a Cincinnati Bengals side with worst record in NFL (1-13). Patriots raced to a 7-0 lead in opening minutes. Like game against Chiefs, however, Patriots couldn't hold on to that lead for too long as Bengals restored parity. Patriots did, however, restore ir lead and held on to it. All of this, despite an offence still t in best of rhythm. Considering fact that y face much stronger opposition in form of Buffalo Bills in Week 16, New England Patriots will have to sort out ir offensive struggles if y are to mount a serious challenge to retain Super Bowl. 

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Patriots struggle in offence, but Bill Belichick makes history

Patriots receiver N'Keal Harry provided some much-needed respite for Patriots on Sunday night. Tom Brady was visibly frustrated with his receivers during earlier defeats against Texans and Chiefs, but N'Keal Harry showed that New England Patriots' offence still has some potential as he made an impressive diving touchdown catch in third quarter. Tom Brady, meanwhile, finished with a season-low 128 passing yards against Cincinnati Bengals and completed 15 of 29 passes on night. Interestingly, New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick set an NFL record on night, becoming first coach in league's history to lead a team to 11 consecutive playoffs berths. 

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