The New England Patriots came alive in the second half but couldn't pull off the win against the Cincinnati Bengals, losing 22-18 and dropping back below .500.
The loss is a massive blow for the Pats' playoffs hopes. Bill Belichick's squad is now 7-8, with two games to go in the season.
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Shut out in the first half, the Patriots rallied on the back of defensive back Marcus Jones, who caught an interception and returned it for a touchdown.
Then, in the fourth quarter, Pats quarterback Mac Jones threw two touchdowns, including a miraculous 48-yard bomb on third down and 29 yards that bounced out of Scotty Washington's hands and into Jakobi Meyers', letting the receiver jog into the end zone.
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The improbable catch recalled NFL legend Franco Harris' famed "Immaculate Reception" for the Pittsburgh Steelers, which was made 50 years and a day earlier. Harris died on Tuesday.
On the Bengals' next drive, Marcus Jones recovered a fumble forced by Pro Bowler Matthew Judon, and New England was able to drive into the red zone.
But running back Rhamondre Stevenson fumbled the ball on the 8 yard line with about a minute remaining, letting the Bengals take time off the clock and time outs off of the Patriots.
