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Bengals defense dodges accountability in brutal look after loss to Bears

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Not that there are many words to describe the depth of the Cincinnati Bengals defense's failure this season, but after a 47-42 loss to the Chicago Bears on Sunday, multiple culprits refused to face the music.

In the heat of the moment, it's understandable that Bengals defenders wouldn't want to discuss giving up 576 total yards to an opponent. That said, this is a season-long trend that's costing the team a shot at the playoffs amid an epic run from new starting quarterback Joe Flacco.

As if this fine Week 9 afternoon couldn't get any worse, Cincinnati's offenders on defense couldn't bring themselves to speak with the media after their embarrassing display.