Kansas City, Mo. -- The Bengals’ defense reached a new low on Sunday night.
The unit put on its worst performance of the season with a national audience watching, allowing 551 yards in an 45-10 loss to the Chiefs. But the final score didn’t quite show just how bad it was. Then again, losing by 35 says a lot.
Players missed tackles all night, allowed Chiefs players to get wide open for scores, and essentially looked like they were a step behind the other team all night. Even linebacker Vontaze Burfict, arguably one of the Bengals’ best defensive players, looked completely inept when matched up against the speedy of the Chiefs’ offense.