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NFL Week 11 Winners and Losers: Patriots, Packers trend up, Bills, Washington crash to Earth

By Andrew Garda

Nov 16, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) runs onto the field during player introductions before the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 16, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) runs onto the field during player introductions before the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 16, 2014; New Orleans, LA, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton (14) tosses the ball to running back Jeremy Hill (32) against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of a game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Bengals defeated the Saints 27-10. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 16, 2014; New Orleans, LA, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton (14) tosses the ball to running back Jeremy Hill (32) against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of a game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Bengals defeated the Saints 27-10. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /

Winner: Cincinnati Bengals

After loss against Cleveland (at home no less), the Cincinnati Bengals were beset by questions about whether they really were as good as they had looked early in the season.

The jury is still out, but a win in New Orleans, even against a poor Saints team is notable.

Andy Dalton looked much better this week, avoiding turnovers and throwing three touchdowns. Jeremy Hill got back on track, topping 150 yards on the day and looking dominant. The defense looked solid as well, limiting Drew Brees to one touchdown and shutting Mark Ingram down.

There are still questions though. The defense couldn’t take Brees down and barely hit him. They also allowed the Saints to convert eight out of thirteen third downs. A.J. Green played well but the rest of Dalton’s targets were inconsistent.

Yes, there are still questions. However, in a wide open AFC North, those questions might not keep them from making the playoffs.

Instead, they’ll keep them from notching a playoff win again.

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