Bengals Fall Short 26-20 to Patriots

CINCINNATI – November 23, 2025

The Bengals fell short on Sunday to the New England Patriots 26-20. The Patriots scored 17 points in the second quarter.

Bengals’ quarterback Joe Flacco was 19-of-37 through the air for 183 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. New England QB Drake Maye went 22-of-35 for 294 yards, one touchdown, and one interception.

Cincinnati’s Chase Brown tallied 19 carries and 107 yards, which led all players in both categories. Andrei Iosivas led Cincy in receiving yards. Iosivas had four catches for 61 yards.

Mike Gesicki had four catches for 35 yards, while Tee Higgins had a team-leading five receptions for 31 yards.

New England tight end Hunter Henry tallied seven catches for 115 yards and one touchdown. Henry led all players in receptions and receiving yards.

The Bengals are now 3-8 on the season, while New England is 10-2. Up next for the Bengals is a road game against the Baltimore Ravens.