Studs and duds after Bengals fall to 1-13 with loss to Patriots

Winners and losers coming from Patriots vs. Bengals.

Dud: John Ross

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (15) smiles to the TV camera after his first NFL touchdown catch in the second quarter of the NFL Week One game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Cincinnati Bengals at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018. The Colts led 16-10 at halftime.

Cincinnati Bengals At Indianapolis Colts

Ross’ second game back from injury went much like his first — not much happening. A potential game-breaking presence sheerly due to his speed, Ross ended the day with two targets. With A.J. Green out, the Bengals simply need more alongside Tyler Boyd. Ross had appeared on the injury report earlier in the week, though it’s hard to say if this played a role. Sheer logistics of playing a more run-based offense had an impact too.