'We all got to do a better job' | Bengals fall to Broncos 28-3 in embarrassing offensive showing

CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals (2-2) faced off with the Denver Broncos (2-2) on Monday Night Football — but it didn't really look like the Bengals came to play.

Cincinnati fell to Denver 28-3 after a game that was filled with plenty of penalties and a stagnant Cincinnati offense.

Troy Aikman announced during the broadcast that not only had the Bengals not scored since their opening drive, they hadn't had a drive in Broncos territory since the opening drive, as well.

"We all got to do a better job," head coach Zac Taylor said after the loss.

Taylor said the most frustrating thing about Cincinnati's two-game stretch against Denver this week and Minnesota last week is "not getting points."

Cincinnati's only points Monday night came from a 26-yard Evan McPherson field goal on their opening drive.

Cincinnati's biggest highlight of the game came with an interception from linebacker Demetrius Knight Jr. as Denver quarterback Bo Nix attempted a touchdown pass. Despite the potential momentum shift, the Bengals failed to capitalize on the interception.

A win Monday night would have put the Bengals on a 3-1 start for the first time since the 2021 season. The game would have also allowed Cincinnati to stay tied atop the AFC North with the Steelers.

After the game, quarterback Jake Browning — who threw 14-of-25 for 125 yards, zero touchdowns and zero interceptions — said he doesn't think the loss was a play-calling issue, but all facets of the offense have to play better.

"We left our defense out to dry," Browning said.

In a locker room interview, wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase — who was seen exchanging words with Taylor on the sideline during the game — said he's focusing on overcoming adversity after back-to-back losses.

"I'm always frustrated if I'm losing, but it's part of the game," Chase said.

Watch our full interview with Chase below:

The Bengals return home to Paycor Stadium for a Week 5 matchup with the Detroit Lions.