Bengals Lose Second Straight After Historic Defensive Collapse to Bears

The Cincinnati Bengals suffered a heartbreaking 47-42 loss to the Chicago Bears in a wild NFL Week 9 game, dropping their record to 3-6. Despite trailing by 14 points with under five minutes remaining, Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco led a furious comeback, throwing for a career-high 470 yards and directing two touchdown drives in less than a minute, including recovering an onside kick. However, the Bengals' defense faltered in the final minute, allowing Bears rookie tight end Colston Loveland to score a decisive 58-yard touchdown with 17 seconds left. The Bears, despite missing key running backs, managed a strong rushing performance and capitalized on multiple Bengals' mistakes throughout the game. This loss marked back-to-back close defeats for Cincinnati, which has scored 80 points in the last two games but failed to secure a win, highlighting ongoing defensive struggles. The Bengals will enter their bye week disappointed but will look to rebound against the Steelers upon their return.