FOXBORO , Mass. _ After holding Patriots quarterback Tom Brady on four of his first five third downs as Sunday’s game lurched into the middle of the third quarter and they held on to a 14-10 lead, the game suddenly changed for the Bengals.
A holding penalty. A sack for a safety. No coverage on tight end Rob Gronkowski on 38 yards after holding him to 41 yards in the first half.
Patriots 35, Bengals 17.
“Coach said it best after the game,” said Bengals nose tackle Domata Peko. “You can’t make mistakes against good teams.