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The Cincinnati Bengals faced a surprising defeat against the New England Patriots in their season opener, losing 16-10 despite being heavy favorites. The Bengals struggled with turnovers and poor tackling, leading to their third consecutive loss in a Week 1 game. Star receiver Ja'Marr Chase played through food poisoning but expressed disappointment over the team's performance, while quarterback Joe Burrow made his return from injury but faced challenges in executing deep passes.
- Bengals' struggles continue in season openers, now 1-5 under coach Zac Taylor.
- Turnovers and missed tackles were pivotal in the loss against the Patriots.
- Ja'Marr Chase played despite food poisoning, showing resilience but lamenting missed opportunities.
Ja'Marr Chase | WR
Injury
Breakout
6 receptions
6 targets
62 rec yards
- Played through food poisoning and had a solid performance with six catches.
- Expressed frustration over the lack of opportunities to impact the game.
Joe Burrow | QB
Return
164 pass yards
- Returned from a wrist injury, completing 21 of 29 passes.
- Struggled to push the ball downfield, with only six attempts of 10+ air yards.
Cincinnati Bengals
- The Bengals' losing streak in Week 1 continues, now the longest in the league.
- Need to improve on execution and tackling to avoid further losses.
New England Patriots
- Achieved a surprising victory against a favored opponent.
- Showed resilience under new coach Jerod Mayo, capitalizing on Bengals' mistakes.