Late, critical mistake costs Patriots for 2nd straight week

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones, left, holds the ball as he hits the ground while Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Joseph Ossai, right, defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

New England Patriots running back Pierre Strong Jr. (35) steps off the field following an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson, right, is brought down by Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle BJ Hill (92) and cornerback Mike Hilton (21) during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones, left, shakes hand with Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, right, following an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)