Overview
- Cincinnati fell to 3-5 with a 39-38 home loss to the previously winless Jets after surrendering 23 fourth-quarter points and a 15-point lead.
- The defense ranks last in the NFL in scoring defense at 31.6 points per game and total yards allowed, giving up 502 yards to New York.
- Defensive coordinator Al Golden confirmed a players-only meeting as the unit seeks accountability and fixes for tackling, pressure, and red-zone issues.
- Taylor also faulted the offense for failing to finish three second-half drives, while Ja'Marr Chase voiced frustration and directed collapse questions to the head coach.
- Zac Taylor said Joe Flacco is day-to-day with a sore shoulder and Trey Hendrickson is day-to-day with a hip issue, with Chicago up next as Cincinnati’s margin for error narrows.