Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor addresses the media ahead of his team's Week 9 game against the Chicago Bears at Paycor Stadium.

The Cincinnati Bengals (3-5) let one get away to an 0-7 New York Jets team. It was an epic failure, which means there are epic lessons to be learned. Here are just a few of them: Joe Flacco has played exceptionally well since the second half against the Green Bay Packers.

CINCINNATI — Bengals linebacker Shaka Heyward suffered a leg injury (fibula) in the first half of Sunday's game against the Jets and didn't return. The special teams' ace will miss at least four weeks according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

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Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Shaka Heyward sustained a hairline fracture to his left fibula in Sunday's loss to the New York Jets, NFL Network reported Monday.

But another NFL record for hapless defense is well within reach. The Bengals have allowed at least 27 points in seven consecutive games. Only five teams in the Super Bowl era (196

New Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco admitted he has found quiet joy in solo moments while his family remains home in New Jersey after his move to Ohio.

Ja'Marr Chase was still not satisfied with the Bengals' offense after scoring 38 points while losing to the Jets.