2025 Cincinnati Bengals season

This game has drawn significant attention as the Bengals were attempting to improve their record and strengthen their playoff chances after a two-year absence from the postseason. The contest was further highlighted by the fact that it was the Bengals' first appearance in a nationally-televised Thanksgiving game since 2010, adding to the event's prominence.

Recently, the game has been in the news following the Patriots' victory. Multiple sports outlets have published articles covering fan and analyst reactions to the Bengals' loss, with discussions identifying key performers and underperformers from the match.

Additional news coverage has focused on post-game developments, including comments from Bengals head coach Zac Taylor and reports concerning a knee injury to a Patriots offensive lineman, which required further medical evaluation. These factors have sustained public interest in the outcome and consequences of this particular matchup.