When your team goes two full calendar months without losing a football game, it’s cause for celebration, no matter the situation.
The New England Patriots’ ninth straight win on Sunday came at a cost, however.
The Patriots’ injury luck took an unfortunate turn during their ugly, 26-20 road win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 12. Already down star defensive tackle Milton Williams, New England saw four more prominent starters — left tackle Will Campbell, left guard Jared Wilson, nose tackle (slash fullback) Khyiris Tonga, and special teams captain Brenden Schooler — leave Sunday’s game against the Bengals with injuries.