Welcome to the Unconventional Review, an instant reaction to standouts, stats, and story lines from the Patriots’ most recent game . . .
And in the latest episode of “How Many Bizarre Ways Can The Patriots Lose?” a stirring, practically unbelievable comeback from a 22-0 first-half deficit falls short because of Rhamondre Stevenson’s final-minute fumble on the 5-yard line, and the Patriots fall below .500 with a 22-18 loss to a Bengals team that has talent to envy.
This one wasn’t as much of a kick in the shin as last week’s loss to the Raiders on an ill-advised — well, you know — but it’s frustrating nonetheless.