5 takeaways from Patriots’ bounce-back victory against Bengals

Here are five takeaways from the Patriots’ 34-13 victory against the Bengals.

N’Keal Harry’s stock continues to rise

The Patriots desperately need production from their first-round rookie receiver, and they’re starting to get it.

Harry’s development has had some ups and downs, considering the fact that he didn’t play his first game until Week 11. In his first four games, he recorded five receptions for 40 yards and a touchdown. Those aren’t the numbers that the Patriots expected, but he needs time to gel with Brady and find his way back from an ankle injury.

He began to find that rhythm against the Bengals after recording two catches for 15 yards and a touchdown — along with two rushes for 22 yards. Offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels said that he’d get the rookie more involved, and he kept that promise. Harry looks more comfortable in the NFL and he has two more regular season games to find that chemistry.

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