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The New England Patriots secured their ninth straight victory on Sunday, overcoming the Cincinnati Bengals with a score of 26-20.
A large part of New England’s win was due to kicker Andres Borregales’ outstanding performance, making four field goals and hitting two extra points.
Head coach Mike Vrabel was encouraged by Borregales’ role in leading the Patriots to victory.
“Huge,” Vrabel said on Sunday when reporters asked about the significance of Borregales’ kicks. “Those are great, and we appreciate what he’s done. I think he has a lot of confidence there and in the operation.
“We had gone through four or five different combinations on the field, and you lose linemen and now you have Farm (Joshua Farmer), (Cory) Durden, Morgan (Moses) — there’s a lot of moving parts. So, give those guys credit for being able to jump in there and help us like it.”
Typically, New England’s offense is known for scoring touchdowns after touchdowns, but that wasn’t the case on Sunday. The Patriots managed only one offensive touchdown, with another resulting from a Marcus Jones interception return.
Without Borregales’ standout performance, New England likely wouldn’t have secured the win. However, the Patriots need games like the one they played on Sunday, where other players step up and contribute points beyond just relying on offensive touchdowns.
