Bengals Suffer Sixth Loss With Record Defense Struggles Against Bears

The Cincinnati Bengals suffered a heartbreaking 47-42 loss to the Chicago Bears after rallying from a 14-point deficit in the fourth quarter. Despite taking a one-point lead late in the game, the Bengals' defense faltered, allowing a 58-yard game-winning touchdown and finishing with 15 missed tackles for 133 additional yards. Running back Chase Brown and wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase expressed their frustration openly, urging the team to "finish the f---ing game" and criticizing the defense's inability to make a crucial stop. The Bengals now hold the NFL's worst missed tackle statistics, with 109 missed tackles resulting in 778 additional yards allowed this season. This defeat marked their sixth loss in seven games, dropping them to a 3-6 record, with defensive struggles overshadowing efforts by the offense, which is also dealing with quarterback Joe Burrow's injury. The team is acknowledging the need for complementary football and defensive improvement to turn their season around.