Joe Mixon’s gargantuan effort couldn’t save the Cincinnati Bengals in Sunday’s 34-13 loss to the visiting New England Patriots.

Mixon checked in as the team MVP again but otherwise, this one largely went as most seemed to expect in the week leading up to the game. The Bengals couldn’t get out of their own way with five turnovers and a four of 13 mark on third downs.

Here’s a look at some winners and losers coming out of the affair, starting with the biggest winner of all.

 

Stud: Joe Mixon

Another week, another showcase of Mixon trying to do it all himself. He’s free of the bad blocking schemes from coaches put out there earlier in the season. Sunday was proof enough as he gashed a great Patriots defense for 136 yards on five carries (5.4 average). Impressive considering the Bengals don’t have much of a threat in the passing game or at quarterback.