bv. THE DAY HAS FINALLY COME! The Patriots’ 42-TACKLE BEAST Is Finally Unleashed on The Bengals – The AFC Is About to FEEL THE WRATH!

Patriots Nation, buckle up — the moment we’ve all been waiting for is HERE! The New England Patriots have just elevated their 42-tackle wrecking machine, Jeremiah Pharms Jr., to the active roster for today’s massive Week 12 clash against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium. With star defensive tackle Milton Williams sidelined on injured reserve, the Pats are unleashing their hungry, hard-hitting beast right into the heart of the Bengals’ offense. The AFC isn’t ready for what’s coming!
The Beast Awakens: Pharms Jr. Is Back and Hungrier Than Ever
At 6’2″ and a rock-solid 300 pounds, Jeremiah Pharms Jr. is a straight-up nightmare for opposing offenses. Over the last two seasons, he’s racked up 42 total tackles and 2 sacks in 28 games with five starts. This isn’t some rookie flashing potential — this is a proven disruptor who’s been grinding on the practice squad, waiting for his shot.
Pharms originally joined New England in July 2022 after dominating with the Pittsburgh Maulers in the USFL. He spent his first year developing on the practice squad, earned a 53-man roster spot in 2023, and now, after a brief release in September 2025, he’s back and locked in. The man they call the “42-Tackle Beast” is officially UNLEASHED!
Milton Williams’ Absence Opens the Door for Chaos
The Patriots didn’t want to lose Milton Williams — their explosive offseason addition who brought fire to the defensive front. The 6’3″, 290-pound monster was having a monster year with 27 tackles, 3.5 sacks, eight QB hits, and eight run-stuffs before a brutal high ankle sprain against the Jets landed him on IR. He’ll miss at least the next four games, leaving a massive void.
But here’s the silver lining: Williams’ aggressive, up-field style unlocked this entire defense. Paired with Christian Barmore, the Pats suddenly had one of the NFL’s most feared interior duos. Now? That energy doesn’t stop — it just gets distributed. And Pharms Jr. is first in line to carry the torch.

A Ferocious Rotation Ready to Feast on Joe Flacco
Look out, Bengals — the Patriots are rolling out a relentless rotation featuring:
- Christian Barmore — the anchor and absolute stud
- Khyiris Tonga — the run-stuffing brick wall
- Joshua Farmer and Cory Durden — young bulls ready to prove themselves
- And now, Jeremiah Pharms Jr. — the 42-tackle beast leading the charge!
Oh, and did we mention Cincinnati won’t have Joe Burrow? The two-time Pro Bowler is still recovering from Grade 3 turf toe surgery and won’t be activated from IR. That means veteran Joe Flacco gets the start — a quarterback the Patriots’ pass rush loves to hunt. No elite mobility, no quick release to escape the chaos. The stage is set for TOTAL DOMINATION.

The AFC Is on Notice
This isn’t just about one game. This is the Patriots sending a message loud and clear: even when injuries hit, the depth is real, the hunger is real, and the 42-Tackle Beast is REAL. Jeremiah Pharms Jr. has been waiting in the shadows — now he’s stepping into the spotlight to wreck shop against Cincinnati and remind the entire AFC that New England’s defensive identity is back and more ferocious than ever.
The day has finally come, Patriots fans. Grab your jerseys, turn up the volume, and get ready to watch Pharms Jr. bring the WRATH. The Bengals are first — but they definitely won’t be the last!
Let’s go Pats! Time to FEEL THE POWER!
Kickoff: 1:00 PM ET at Paycor Stadium Who’s ready to see the Beast unleashed? Drop your predictions below — this one’s going to be EPIC!


