Chase: “It wasn’t seen that the Bengals wanted to win” after defeat

In a new crushing defeat, the [Cincinnati Bengals](/nfl/team/_/name/cin/cincinnati-bengals) couldn’t find their way, showing problems in both offense and attitude. The team suffered a 28-3 defeat against the [Denver Broncos](/nfl/team/_/name/den/denver-broncos), highlighting the team’s shortcomings.

Ja’Marr Chase and the Lack of “Desire”

The Bengals’ star receiver, [Ja’Marr Chase](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4362628/jamarr-chase) expressed his concern about the team’s lack of “effort” during the game.

Urgency is there, man, it’s just you gotta want it. At the end of the day, we gotta want it. Today, it didn’t look like we wanted it.

Ja’Marr Chase

Chase mentioned that the team “gave up” at certain moments, highlighting the numerous failed drives and penalties. The Bengals accumulated 11 penalties for 65 yards and only managed a field goal in their first possession, after this, the team failed to score in eight consecutive possessions. The team finished with 159 offensive yards, marking the first time since 2009 that a team has recorded less than 200 offensive yards in three of its first four games. A key scene occurred in the second half, where Chase and coach Zac Taylor had a conversation on the sidelines. Chase explained that they talked about the plays and how to attack the defenses to involve the key players. Although Chase received eight passes, he only managed five receptions for 23 yards, with a single reception of more than 10 yards. Taylor described the interaction as a reflection of Chase’s passion for winning and his desire to influence the game. Bengals quarterback [Jake Browning](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3886812/jake-browning), who completed 14 of 25 passes for 125 yards, defended the team’s effort but acknowledged the need for self-assessment. After another disappointing offensive performance, each player must analyze their responsibility. This defeat adds to the one suffered against the [Minnesota Vikings](/nfl/team/_/name/min/minnesota-vikings), marking the worst point difference in two games in the franchise’s history. Taylor lamented the lack of annotations as the most frustrating aspect of the consecutive defeats, while Chase expressed his frustration at being on the losing side of another match.