The Cincinnati Bengals have a lot of matchup problems to negotiate in Week 12's game against the New England Patriots, but the stiffest test for the hosting Bengals could be the Pats' most seasoned, accomplished pass-catcher.
Having just lost cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt to a season-ending foot injury, Cincinnati will have to reshuffle its already-suspect defensive backfield. CTB has probably played his final snap as a Bengal, so this is a problem that'll linger beyond the impending duel versus New England.
In a twisted sort of way, if the Pats do expose how vulnerable the Bengals are at cornerback, it could trigger them to prioritize the position earlier in the 2026 NFL Draft.