Bengals Lose 47-42 After Missed Tackles

The Cincinnati Bengals blew a 42-41 lead and lost 47-42 to the Chicago Bears when Caleb Williams threw a 58-yard, game-winning touchdown to rookie Colston Loveland after two missed tackles by safeties Geno Stone and Jordan Battle. Joe Flacco threw for a career-best 470 yards and four touchdowns in the loss. The defeat amplified Cincinnati’s defensive struggles — the team has allowed the second-most points through nine games in the Super Bowl era — and teammates including Chase Brown and Ja'Marr Chase publicly vented frustration. Head coach Zac Taylor said no staff changes are planned as the Bengals enter their bye at 3-6, but the team is managing injuries including Samaje Perine’s high-ankle sprain and uncertainty around Trey Hendrickson. Taylor’s failed replay challenge on a DJ Moore play earlier confirmed a Bears touchdown, widened the deficit and intensified criticism.