"The New England Patriots extended their winning streak to nine games. Yet, the injury toll is becoming heavy. Top players left tackle Will Campbell, guard Jared Wilson, defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga, and safety Brenden Schooler went out with injuries against the Bengals. The previous loss of star defensive tackle Milton Williams was also painfully obvious today in the Patriots' inability to stop the run, a major strength earlier this season."
"His loss is significant, especially, but not exclusively, in the running game, a major strength for the team's defense before he went out. The Patriots gave up 120 yards on the ground against the depleted Bengals, and Chase Brown accounted for 107 of them along with a 5.6 yards per carry average. That wasn't happening before the big-ticket and big-play defensive tackle went out. He'll have to sit out at least three more games before he can return from a high ankle sprain, a tough injury."
The Patriots extended their winning streak to nine games while accumulating significant injuries. Left tackle Will Campbell, guard Jared Wilson, defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga, and safety Brenden Schooler left the game against the Bengals with injuries. Milton Williams is on injured reserve with a high-ankle sprain and must miss multiple games before eligibility to return. Williams' absence has degraded the run defense, which allowed 120 rushing yards to the Bengals and 107 yards from Chase Brown at 5.6 yards per carry. The Patriots escaped with a six-point win and lead the AFC East by 2.5 games; Williams' recovery will strongly affect the defense moving forward.
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