The Patriots have won eight games in a row as they prepare for Week 12 against the three-win Cincinnati Bengals.

Not only will Cincinnati likely continue to be without quarterback Joe Burrow — who was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice — as he rehabs from toe surgery, the Bengals will also be without their star wide receiver.

Ja’Marr Chase was suspended for one game after he spit on Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey and had his appeal denied .

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The Patriots, meanwhile

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