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Flacco Shines, Bengals Fall Short in Defensive Struggle

11/3/2025

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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco threw for a career-high 470 yards and four touchdowns in a 47-42 loss to the Chicago Bears.
The Bengals' defense allowed 576 total yards, including 283 rushing yards.
They have now lost both games in which they scored over 38 points this season.
The team is 3-6 and awaits Joe Burrow's return, with coach Zac Taylor frustrated by closing out games.

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Story summary

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco threw for a career-high 470 yards and four touchdowns in a 47-42 loss to the Chicago Bears.
The Bengals' defense allowed 576 total yards, including 283 rushing yards.
They have now lost both games in which they scored over 38 points this season.
The team is 3-6 and awaits Joe Burrow's return, with coach Zac Taylor frustrated by closing out games.