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Bengals are in need of a major reset on defense

The Bengals are a mess, and somehow managed to get even messier on Sunday in a 47-42 loss to the Bears. It dropped them to 3-6, put a potentially devastating dent in whatever small playoff hopes they still had and seemed to result in some post-game finger-pointing from the offense toward the defense.

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AFC Notes: Chase Brown, Aaron Rodgers, Zac Taylor, Bengals, Steelers

Bengals HC Zac Taylor spoke about the team’s improvement in the running game ahead of their matchup with the Bears in Week 9, in which they struggled once again.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Stripe Hype / November 2

Chase Brown goes nuclear in WTF rant on historically horrible Bengals defense

The Cincinnati Bengals couldn't have looked much worse on defense in Sunday's 47-42 loss to the Chicago Bears, and multiple defensive players reportedly gave the media the cold shoulder afterwards.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Athlon Sports / November 2

After Another Crushing Loss, Bengals on Pace to Have Worst Defense in NFL History

Joe Flacco’s fourth touchdown pass of the game Sunday gave the Cincinnati Bengals a 42-41 lead over the Chicago Bears with just 58 seconds left. Plenty of time for just about anyone against what is proving to be an historically bad defense.

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Chase Brown News / Pro Football Talk / November 2

Bengals RB Chase Brown: We have to finish the f'ing game

The Bengals blew a 14-point lead in the final minutes of the fourth quarter in their Week 8 loss to the Jets and it looked for a moment on Sunday like they might pull off a comeback of their own against the Bears this week.

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Which NFL players are the most interesting trade candidates?

The NFL trade deadline looms in early November, and several teams with seller profiles have emerged. Here are the top candidates to be traded before that point.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Stripe Hype / November 2

Bengals defense dodges accountability in brutal look after loss to Bears

Not that there are many words to describe the depth of the Cincinnati Bengals defense's failure this season, but after a 47-42 loss to the Chicago Bears on Sunday, multiple culprits refused to face the music.

Ja'Marr Chase News / Stripe Hype / November 2

Ja'Marr Chase's profane outburst perfectly sums up Bengals' collapse vs. Bears

Week 9 proved to be a Halloween-appropriate waking nightmare for the Cincinnati Bengals in a 47-42 loss to the Chicago Bears. Even worse, superstar Ja'Marr Chase seems to be at his wit's end.

Joe Flacco News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / November 2

Joe Flacco Standing By 'Brother's' on Defense Amidst Horrific Performances

Joe Flacco's historic passing performance on Sunday got outdone by even more historic defensive ineptitude on the other side of the ball, 47-42 against Chicago, but he preached patience with Cincinnati sitting at 3-6 this season.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Stripe Hype / November 2

Zac Taylor reveals just how legendary Joe Flacco's Week 9 performance was

The Cincinnati Bengals continue finding ways to lose and squander yet another legendary Joe Flacco renaissance. That sure was the case in Sunday's 47-42 loss to the Chicago Bears, which all but ends the Bengals' 2025 season.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

NFL News / Athlon Sports / November 2

The Last Two Minutes Of the Bears-Bengals Game Was Completely Insane

With 5:03 left in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game between the Chicago Bears and the Cincinnati Bengals, Chicago receiver D.J. Moore scored a 16-yard touchdown on an end-around.

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NFL News / Field Level Media / November 2

Bears stun porous Bengals late to win 47-42 shootout

CINCINNATI -- Caleb Williams found Colston Loveland with 17 seconds left for a 58-yard touchdown Sunday to vault the Chicago Bears to a wild 47-42 win over the Cincinnati Bengals.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 2

Caleb Williams shows why he was No. 1 pick in win vs. Bengals

Bears' Caleb Williams shows why he was No. 1 pick in miraculous win vs. Bengals

Say what you want about the Chicago Bears' second-year quarterback Caleb Williams, but the guy has ice in his veins.

Bears stun porous Bengals late to win 47-42 shootout

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NFL News / Stripe Hype / November 2

3 winners (and 3 losers) for Bengals in unhinged Week 9 loss to Bears

The Cincinnati Bengals put on yet another maddening performance in Week 9's 47-42 home loss to the Chicago Bears. Once again, the Cincinnati defense was awful and let up another 250+ yards on the ground (283 to be precise) for the second straight game.

NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / November 2

Instant Takeaways From Cincinnati Bengals' 47-42 Loss to Chicago Bears

The Bengals rallied, but came up short in Sunday's 47-42 loss to the Bears at Paycor Stadium. Cincinnati falls to 3-6 on the season. Cincinnati has lost back-to-back games and the hope that was injected into this team when they traded for Joe Flacco last month has gone by the wayside.

Charlie Jones News / Yardbarker / November 2

Bengals' Charlie Jones showcases penchant for return TDs vs. Bears

Through his first three NFL seasons, Jones has returned a punt or a kickoff for a touchdown each year.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Field Level Media / November 2

Bob Trumpy, former Bengals TE and network broadcaster, dies at 80

Former Cincinnati Bengals tight end and longtime television and radio broadcaster Bob Trumpy has died. He was 80. The Bengals announced Sunday that Trumpy "passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family." The team did not provide a cause of death, however.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Athlon Sports / November 2

NFL World Mourns Hall of Fame Announcer’s Death at 80

The Cincinnati Bengals announced the passing of longtime announcer and Pro Bowl tight end Bob Trumpy on Sunday morning. Trumpy, who turned 80 earlier this year, spent his entire 10-year playing career with the Bengals.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 2