"The perennial AFC North contender has been a game circled on the Patriots' calendar all season long, but especially since they continued their hot streak. Since so many doubters believed they'd had an easy schedule, a game against a team like the Bengals was thought to be a true litmus test for them, even with QB Joe Burrow sidelined with an injury."
"Because Ramsey was ejected from Sunday's game without the officials knowing that Chase had spit on the cornerback, the video from the moment went viral, and fans are demanding an answer from the NFL. Because Eagles' DT Jalen Carter was suspended for one game earlier this season for committing the same offense, it's expected that Chase will also be suspended for the Bengals' Week 12 matchup against the Patriots, which would be a massive win for their defense."
The Patriots had the past weekend off after their Week 11 win, but the upcoming Bengals game remains a major matchup. The Bengals are likely to play Joe Flacco while Joe Burrow recovers from injury. A sideline altercation with CB Jalen Ramsey involved Ja'Marr Chase appearing to spit on Ramsey, and Ramsey was ejected during the game. Video of the incident went viral and prompted calls for NFL discipline. With precedent from Jalen Carter's one-game suspension for the same offense, the league is expected to announce a decision that could keep Chase out of Week 12, helping New England's defense.
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