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Surge: New England Patriots, Drake Maye Dominate AFC | Can Bengals Respond?

New England Patriots ride eight-game win streak as rookie sensation Drake Maye and coach Mike Vrabel take aim at the AFC East crown. Meanwhile, the Cincinnati Bengals face a crisis after three consecutive losses, compounded by Ja’Marr Chase’s suspension and a defense struggling with over 100 missed tackles this season. Can Joe Flacco and Tee Higgins ignite a shorthanded Bengals offense, or will New England’s defensive depth and emerging playmakers like TreVeyon Henderson prove too much?

James Rapien and Nick Cattles break down key matchups including Christian Gonzalez vs. Higgins, the red…

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