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After Luke Cage-type effort, Martellus Bennett gets kudos from 'Luke Cage' actor

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- New England Patriots tight end Martellus Bennett turned in a memorable performance Oct. 9 against Cleveland, catching three touchdown passes in a game for the first time in his career despite injuring his ankle earlier in the game.

In describing his comeback from what had appeared to be a serious injury, he joked that he was channeling his inner Luke Cage.

"They asked me if I needed a cart and I was like 'I’m going to look so weak.' I’ve been watching 'Luke Cage', he’s the bullet-proof brother from Marvel, and I’m like 'What would Luke Cage do right now?