Bengals defense had players only meeting
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The Bengals have given up at least 14 points in the fourth quarter in three straight games. Where does that rank among worst showings in NFL history?
The Cincinnati Bengals are coming off a disastrous, 39-38 loss to the previously winless New York Jets, in which they blew a 15-point lead in the fourth quarter. It wasn't the first time this defense has hurt the Bengals (3-5), which is why they are taking extra measures to right the ship.
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The Bengals defense is coming off allowing 23 points in the fourth quarter to the Jets on Sunday and now has given up more points per game than any defense in the NFL.
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CINCINNATI – The Cincinnati Bengals set a franchise record for defensive futility in Sunday’s 39-38 loss to the New York Jets. And they are on the doorstep of setting a dubious NFL record.
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco was asked after the team's defense allowed the New York Jets to rally for a 39-38 Week 8 win at Paycor Stadium about how the offense shows support for defensive teammates.
The Cincinnati Bengals defense went young. Two rookie linebackers and a rookie edge rusher, all starting. A cast of unproven recent NFL Draft picks across the defensive line. Even the secondary, experienced by comparison, still has four starters on rookie deals.
Williams: Zac Taylor called out the Bengals' lack of leadership on defense. But Duke Tobin's failure to put talent on the field is the real problem.
Breaking down the moves the Bengals have made over the last few years that have led to the team once again fielding one of the worst defensive units