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Bengals' Defense Faces Accountability After Jets' Blowout Loss
10/28/2025
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- The Cincinnati Bengals lost badly to the winless New York Jets, prompting a players-only meeting for the defense.
- The defense allowed 39 points and now ranks last in several categories.
- Defensive coordinator Al Golden emphasized accountability and improvement.
- Linebacker Demetrius Knight Jr. warned that meetings alone will not solve the problems.
- The Bengals, now 3-5, prepare to face the Chicago Bears before the bye week.
