The New England Patriots’ luck turned a bit in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals as they staged a big comeback from 22-0 down.
On 3rd-and-29 with about six minutes to go, Patriots quarterback Mac Jones tossed up a desperation heave to try to keep the drive alive. The play looked doomed as Jones dodged constant pressure just to buy time to throw. When he finally did uncork the ball, the pass appeared to be broken up — until it deflected into the hands of wide receiver Jakobi Meyers, who happened to be in the right place at the right time.
OMG 😱 MAC JONES. JAKOBI MEYERS. @Patriots
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Meyers was largely responsible for the nightmarish play that cost the Patriots last week’s game in Las Vegas. This hardly makes up for that, but a little bit of redemption can’t hurt. The play also gave us a look at Mac Jones’ arm after a bit of debate over it last week.
The Patriots’ rally ultimately fell short in a 22-18 loss. At least they got one highlight out of the defeat.
