"There is a lot to be said about a team in the New England Patriots' shoes who don't have a bye until Week 14, yet has mostly avoided the injury bug that typically plagues teams well before that during a regular year. Although they have dealt with a few big hits, like Kayshon Boutte and Rhamondre Stevenson missing some games and Milton Williams' IR designation, they have been fortunate that more key players haven't dealt with any ailments."
"That is, at least, what we were all aware of. It became a talking point this past week after Stefon Diggs revealed he has been playing with a broken finger over the last few games. He spoke about how much he appreciates the way Drake Maye throws the ball, and offhandedly announced he had broken his finger a few weeks prior."
"His impressive production this season has been a welcome sight for the Patriots, as they haven't had a player of his caliber since Julian Edelman retired, and it looks like Diggs will be the first receiver to hit 1,000+ receiving yards this year since the legendary player. That should continue this weekend against a depleted Bengals team, who are expected to have QB Joe Burrow back in the lineup."
The New England Patriots have avoided widespread injuries despite not having a bye until Week 14, with only a few notable absences like Kayshon Boutte, Rhamondre Stevenson and Milton Williams. Stefon Diggs disclosed that he has been playing recent games with a broken finger while praising rookie QB Drake Maye's throws. The finger has not noticeably hindered Diggs' production this season, and he appears on track to reach 1,000+ receiving yards. The Bengals game will provide an early test, with Joe Burrow expected to return and Cincinnati possibly missing DE Trey Hendrickson, increasing scrutiny on Diggs' durability.
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