INJURY BUG BITES O-LINE: The Patriots lost multiple key players to potentially serious injuries, including left tackle Will Campbell and left guard Jared Wilson. Nicole Yang looks at how the team's offensive line depth will be tested.
STEADYING PRESENCE: Tight ends Hunter Henry and Austin Hooper combined for 10 receptions and 154 yards, with Henry scoring the team's only offensive touchdown. Christopher Price has more on the performance of the veterans in Sunday's win.
WINNING UGLY: The three-win Bengals were supposed to be another pushover on the march toward the AFC playoffs. Instead, Ben Volin writes, the Patriots struggled with a litany of new problems.
STILL A CONTENDER: Chad Finn believes Maye is a legitimate Most Valuable Player candidate, and should remain so even after Sunday's occasionally spotty performance.
DRAKE'S TAKE: Maye was asked about the injuries on the offensive line, the pressure from the Bengals, and other topics. Amin Touri has more from the quarterback.
JUST ENOUGH: Mike Vrabel said Sunday's victory was far from perfect, but was glad to escape with the win. Amin Touri has more from the Patriots coach.
HOW IT HAPPENED: As has been the case all season, the Globe provided live updates throughout Sunday's win. Here's how it unfolded.
PICTURE THIS: Globe photographer Matthew J. Lee was in Cincinnati for Sunday's win. Take a look at the Globe’s best photos from the game.
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