The Cincinnati Bengals took another tough loss in Week 12, but there were some positives to come out of their latest defeat at the hands of the 10-2 New England Patriots.
For as well as the defense played thanks in part to the contributions of practice squad vet turned starter Jalen Davis, the offense had its struggles. Much of that stemmed from Ja'Marr Chase's suspension. Joe Flacco's pick-six loomed large in a 26-20 game.
Although the Bengals' receiving corps is looking thin after Sunday's action, one unheralded pass-catcher made the most of his opportunities.
Mitchell Tinsley shines yet again & it's time for the Bengals to give him some run
Cincinnati has stuck with Andrei Iosivas as the WR3 throughout this season even as he's struggled with drops and bouts of bad play.