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Giants, Bengals Reel From Defensive Breakdowns as Coaches Hold Firm

Coaches resist staff shakeups despite escalating defensive meltdowns.

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Chase Brown #30 of the Cincinnati Bengals runs with the ball during the second quarter against the New York Jets in the game at Paycor Stadium on October 26, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • The Giants fell 34-24 to the 49ers to drop to 2-7, with 105 points surrendered over their past nine quarters.
  • Brian Daboll said “None of us did a good enough job” and signaled no immediate change at defensive coordinator Shane Bowen.
  • Player frustration surfaced in New York as Kayvon Thibodeaux called the defense “unacceptable” and Tyler Nubin questioned weekly preparation; injuries to Malik Nabers and Cam Skattebo remain season-ending.
  • The Bengals lost 47-42 to the Bears to fall to 3-6, giving up 576 yards and continuing a run of league-worst defensive metrics including points and success rate allowed.
  • Zac Taylor affirmed Al Golden will stay as defensive coordinator, cautioned Chase Brown over critical postgame remarks, and several Bengals defenders declined interview requests after the defeat.