Bengals News:Why the Bengals' defense is off to a surprisingly slow start

The Bengals defense had a letdown performance in last week's loss to the Ravens. [Read in browser]( [Read in browser]( Bengals News Thu Sep 21 2023 [For subscribers] [Why the Bengals' defense is off to a surprisingly slow start]( [Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards (35) scores a touchdown as Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson (55) and Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Germaine Pratt (57) defend in the first quarter of a Week 2 NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati.]( The Bengals defense had a letdown performance in last week's loss to the Ravens. [READ MORE]( Advertisement [Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) is tackled by Baltimore Ravens safety Geno Stone (26) after completing a catch in the first quarter of a Week 2 NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati.]( [For subscribers] [Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase: 'We gotta take more shots downfield.']( Chase has just 10 catches for 70 yards in two games this season and Bengals wide receivers have just one reception of 20 or more yards. [READ MORE]( [Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor, right, talks with Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh talk prior to a Week 2 NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati.]( [For subscribers] [Joe Burrow's status for MNF game against Rams in question]( The Bengals are again 0-2 to start the season, but both losses are to AFC North foes. [READ MORE]( [Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor looks up at the scoreboard in the third quarter of a Week 2 NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati.]( [Bengals no longer betting favorites to win AFC North]( The Bengals are no longer the favorites to win the division after starting 0-2 with losses to the Browns and Ravens. [READ MORE]( [Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jake Browning (6) joins the offense after starting quarterback Joe Burrow exits the game in the fourth quarter of the NFL Week 1 game between the Cleveland Browns and the Cincinnati Bengals at FirstEnergy Stadium in downtown Cleveland on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023. The Browns dealt the Bengals a 24-3 loss to begin the season.]( [Who quarterbacks the Bengals if Burrow can't go?]( Jake Browning saw his first NFL regular-season action at the end of the Bengals' Week 1 loss in Cleveland. [READ MORE]( Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don’t miss out! We’re always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( Advertisement SUBSCRIBE TODAY Our Reporting. Your Stories. • Full access to subscriber-only content on all devices. • Share bonus subscription with a family member or friend. • The universal eNewspaper, the digital version of our print paper, plus bonus monthly magazines and hundreds of local papers. • Original reporting of our hometown teams, from high school sports to the pros. [SUBSCRIBE TODAY]( [SUBSCRIBE TODAY]( Follow Us Problem viewing email? [View in browser]( [Unsubscribe]( • [Manage Newsletters]( • [Terms of Service]( • [Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights]( • [Privacy Notice]( • [Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy]( • [Feedback](