New England Patriots GameDay: Five X-factors vs. Cincinnati Bengals

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - DECEMBER 08: Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots signals for a touchdown during the second half against the Kansas City Chiefs in the game at Gillette Stadium on December 08, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) /

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N’Keal Harry, WR

N’Keal Harry played in just two snaps against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 14 but made plenty of noise with the one catch he did have in the game.

After taking a short pass from Tom Brady and breaking tackles on way to the end zone, the 2019 first-round pick gained some confidence with the 12-yard reception, but also showed just kind of athlete he is by breaking those tackles and toeing him way along the sideline before leaping over the pylon on for an obviously touchdown.

The referees in the game did mark the New England Patriots young wide receiver out of bounds, which caused some controversy, but overall it was a play that should give the team some confidence in N’Keal Harry and also get him going moving forward.

Quite frankly, this New England Patriots offense really need it and there’s no better team to get it going against than a Cincinnati Bengals defense that has been horrid.

With Julian Edelman’s status for the game questionable, look for Brady and Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels to try to get N’Keal Harry involved in the offense in different ways.

After a few games under his felt, the rookie seems ready and due to break out as another target Tom Brady can get the ball to.

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