Chase Urges Higgins as Bengals Fall to 1-3

The Cincinnati Bengals have struggled offensively without QB Joe Burrow, dropping to 1-3 after lopsided losses to the Vikings (48-10) and the Denver Broncos (28-3). Burrow is out with a Grade‑3 turf toe and Jake Browning is now starting in his place. Late in the Broncos game Ja’Marr Chase briefly tapped coach Zac Taylor on the sideline, an exchange Taylor described as competitive leadership rather than confrontation. Chase, whose production has tapered recently, publicly urged teammate Tee Higgins to be more aggressive in asking for targets, saying, "if you want the ball, go f---ing ask for it." Higgins has had a quiet start with seven catches for 104 yards through three games but says he is confident opportunities will come. Cincinnati will need Chase and Higgins to convert that intensity into better execution if the team hopes to turn the season around.