Bengals’ Ja’Marr Chase Frustrated After Team’s Latest Loss
The Cincinnati Bengals are in scramble mode. Starting the 2025 season off 2-0, the Bengals have since come up short in their last two games, losing to the Minnesota Vikings in week three before losing to the Denver Broncos on the road 28-3 in week four, falling to 2-2 on the season. The absence of star quarterback, Joe Burrow, has been the team’s biggest issue this season, but the team’s most recent loss on Monday Night Football still caused frustration within the locker room.
Wide receiver, Ja’Marr Chase, who had a disagreement with head coach Zac Taylor mid-game that was caught on video, spoke to the media after the Bengals‘ loss and expressed his frustration with the game’s result.
Chase’s Frustration
Since backup quarterback Jake Browning took over following Burrow’s injury, the Bengals offense has had major issues. Against the Broncos especially, nothing seemed to work for the Bengals, from penalties piling up, the offense not finding a rhythm and the defense giving up big plays. But according to Chase, the team’s biggest issue was something entirely different.
“Urgency is there, man, it’s just you gotta want it,” Chase said. “At the end of the day, we gotta want it. Today, it didn’t look like we wanted it.”
Chase’s comments are very eye opening, considering his superstar status with the team. Last season, despite the Bengals struggling on defense and missing the playoffs, the offense was one of the league’s best, with Burrow putting up MVP-caliber numbers and Chase ending the year as the leader in every major receiving category. But the Bengals have struggled since Burrow went down and if they want to stay in the playoff race when he comes back, they will need to figure something out quickly.
The Game
The Bengals committed a total of 11 penalties for 65 yards– not counting a couple of penalties that the Broncos declined. What made matters worse for Chase was how many offensive drives ended quickly for the Bengals and how the Bengals were unable to capitalize after going up 3-0– punting on their final eight possessions. Overall, the Bengals finished with only 159 offensive yards for the game– the first time since the 2009 Raiders that a team finished with 200 or fewer offensive yards in the first three out of four games.
But the moment that described the Bengals‘ frustrations was Chase’s interaction with Taylor in the second half– signifying just how lost the Bengals look on the field.
“We were just talking about the possession,” Chase said on the interaction. “We were just talking about what plays we can run and how can we attack certain coverages and get our playmakers the ball.”
Since his arrival in 2021, Chase has been pivotal to the Bengals and even though he got in his coach’s face, Taylor did not take it personally and instead saw it as someone with extreme competitiveness.
“It comes across as emotional, but that’s just a captain that works his tail off,” Taylor said. “All he wants to do is win the game. All he wants to do is affect the game. Often times, he feels like, ‘If I have the ball in my hand, I can do that.’ And I don’t disagree with him.”
Alvin Kamara Slams Referees After Controversial Loss to Bills: ‘The Outcome Was Decided by Mistakes’
Alvin Kamara, star running back for the New Orleans Saints, has expressed his frustration after a controversial loss to the
“It’s hard to accept,” Kamara said, visibly frustrated. “We work so hard to get to this point, and to have the game taken from us because of missed calls—it's just not right. We were robbed, and the league needs to address this. We deserve better than this.”
The NFL’s investigation into the game revealed that referees overlooked multiple Bills violations, including holding and pass interference, which would have had a significant impact on the outcome.
Kamara’s Perspective: ‘We Should Have Won, Plain and Simple’
Kamara made it clear that the missed calls were not just minor errors, but game-changing mistakes that ultimately determined the outcome. “We had the game in hand, and those calls were critical,” Kamara explained. “We fought hard, and we should’ve come out on top. Instead, the refs allowed those penalties to slide, and we were left with a loss we didn’t deserve.”
His frustration is shared by many of his teammates, as the Saints now face the added challenge of dealing with the emotional fallout of what they see as an unfair defeat.
Outrage from Fans: ‘We Deserve Answers’
Kamara’s anger reflects the growing outrage among Saints fans, who have flooded social media with calls for accountability. Many are calling for the NFL to take immediate action and provide transparency regarding the officiating errors.
“The fans deserve to know what’s going on,” Kamara said. “We all know that mistakes happen, but this was on another level. It’s not just about us—it’s about protecting the integrity of the game. The NFL can’t let this slide.”
Looking Ahead: ‘We’ve Got to Keep Pushing’
While Kamara remains vocal about the injustice, his focus is already shifting to what comes next. “We’ve got to keep pushing, no matter what,” he said. “We can’t let this define us. We’ve got a team full of fighters, and we’ll bounce back. But we need to make sure this doesn’t happen again—our league needs to step up.”
Kamara’s determination to move forward reflects his belief that, despite the setback, the Saints will rise above and continue their quest for success. However, he remains steadfast in demanding accountability from the NFL.
Final Thoughts: ‘This Needs to Be Addressed, and We Need Change’
Kamara closed with a message to the NFL: “The league needs to address this, and we need change. We work too hard, and the fans deserve better. This is a game of integrity, and we need it to stay that way.”
Kamara’s words send a powerful message to the NFL, calling for changes in officiating and ensuring that teams like the Saints aren’t unfairly penalized in crucial moments.
