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

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Breaking down the moves the Bengals have made over the last few years that have led to the team once again fielding one of the worst defensive units

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.

The next most experienced player on the defense is Geno Stone, who’s the worst tackler on a defense that’s Achillies heel is tackling. The Bengals had him take a pay cut during the offseason but stuck with him anyway as their starting free safety without any competition behind him.

The Bengals’ season-high in points wasn’t enough to get Joe Flacco his second straight win, leading the defensive players to take action on Monday.

Cincinnati – Breece Hall rushed for two second-half touchdowns and threw a 4-yard TD pass to Mason Taylor with 1:54 left, helping the New York Jets edge the Cincinnati Bengals 39-38 on Sunday for their first win of the season. It was also the first win for new Jets coach Aaron Glenn, the former Lions defensive coordinator.

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