New England quarterback Drake Maye drew comparisons to a Corridor of Famer this week forward of the Patriots’ highway sport in opposition to the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, though not the sporting nice that the majority may anticipate.
It wasn’t Tom Brady, who — till now — was the one Patriots quarterback to steer his crew to an eight-game profitable streak.
As a substitute, Maye’s coach in contrast him with a big-league pitcher recognized for his pinpoint accuracy. Teaching helped, Mike Vrabel stated, however Maye additionally had a pure present for making correct throws.
“I do not know if there is a pitching coach that actually taught Greg Maddux find out how to paint the plate and put the ball wherever he wished it,” Vrabel stated.
New England (9-2) will flip to Maye to cleared the path once more when it opposes Cincinnati (3-7). The Patriots haven’t misplaced since Sept. 21 in opposition to the Pittsburgh Steelers, and they’re 5-0 on the highway.
The Bengals would like to spoil the great emotions surrounding Maye and the Patriots.
Cincinnati has endured a depressing previous couple months after quarterback Joe Burrow went down with a toe harm. The Bengals have misplaced three in a row and 7 of their previous eight, together with a 34-12 defeat in opposition to the rival Steelers per week in the past.
A mixture of doubtlessly good and definitely unhealthy information descended on the Bengals this week.
On the brilliant facet, Burrow returned to apply, fueling hypothesis that he may make the beginning this weekend. He has not performed since sustaining his harm in Week 2.
Simply do not look to the Bengals teaching workers to substantiate or deny whether or not Burrow will begin.
“There is no such thing as a cause for me to even speculate on that,” Bengals coach Zac Taylor stated because the apply week obtained underway.
Burrow’s return could be welcome information for the Bengals, however the crew will likely be with out Ja’Marr Chase this weekend. The star wideout will serve a one-game suspension for spitting on Steelers defensive again Jalen Ramsey final week.
Minus Chase, the Bengals should discover a approach to outscore a potent Patriots assault.
Maye enters Week 12 because the NFL chief with 2,836 passing yards. His passer score of 113.2 ranks second within the league.
The Patriots’ working sport additionally has come alive in latest weeks. Rookie TreVeyon Henderson has scored 5 touchdowns, together with 4 on the bottom and one by way of the air, up to now two weeks.
The Ohio State product has an opportunity to develop into the third rookie within the Tremendous Bowl period to hurry for a number of touchdowns in three video games in a row. The one two who’ve completed the feat are Curtis Martin with the 1995 Patriots and Mike Anderson with the 2000 Denver Broncos.
The Bengals had 5 gamers who didn’t apply to begin the week: defensive finish Trey Hendrickson (hip/pelvis), working again Samaje Perine (knee), guard Jalen Rivers (knee/ankle), defensive finish Cam Pattern (indirect) and cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt (foot).
The Patriots didn’t have any gamers on the energetic roster miss apply on Wednesday. Seven gamers took half in restricted drills, together with working again Rhamondre Stevenson (toe) and tight finish Austin Hooper (concussion).
–Discipline Degree Media
