Ja’Marr Chase made no attempt to sugarcoat his feelings after the Cincinnati Bengals’ 47-42 loss to the Chicago Bears, walking off the field muttering a three‑word expletive aimed at one thing: a defensive stop that never came. His frustration carried into the locker room and into media exchanges, where his blunt mood underscored mounting turmoil inside the organization.
Cincinnati’s offense piled up points again, producing 42 in a furious comeback that included an onside‑kick recovery and a late go‑ahead touchdown, but those drives counted for little without a final defensive stand. The Bengals surrendered a 58‑yard touchdown on the game’s decisive play, handing the Bears a heart‑stopping victory and leaving players and fans stunned.
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Oct 12, 2025; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase (1) during warmups prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
Chase’s public reaction, which was short, raw and unmistakable, mirrored the sentiments of teammates and observers who have watched Cincinnati’s defense collapse in consecutive weeks. Running back Chase Brown voiced similar exasperation, calling for finishing plays and complementary football as the unit’s failures repeatedly undermined the offense’s best efforts.
The mood in the locker room was tense, and several defensive players declined media availability after the game, a move that drew criticism given league rules about postgame access. Coach Zac Taylor acknowledged the issues without promising immediate fixes, while the team prepares for a bye week that may prompt tactical changes or personnel evaluations ahead of the trade deadline.
Ja’Marr Chase Expresses His Frustration Over Cincinnati Bengals’ Loss to Chicago Bears
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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase (1) catches a pass for a first down in the red zone in the second quarter of the NFL football game between Chicago Bears and Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Nov. 2, 2025.
Chase recently shared his thoughts about Cincinnati’s loss to the Bears. This can be seen in a video shared by Mika Petraglia on X.
Ja’Marr Chase growing tired of postgame press conferences like this. Asked how hard is it when you’re losing? “It’s not fun when you’re losing…. I’m going to stay in my lane. I don’t want no defensive players coming chew me out about what the f—k I’m doing.” pic.twitter.com/cyKzNoOUDr
— Mike Petraglia (@Trags) November 2, 2025
For Chase personally, the season has been productive, but the string of losses and the inability to close out games have clearly taken their toll. He admitted uncertainty about how to handle the situation, signaling the psychological weight on players who continue to perform individually while results slip away.
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Oct 12, 2025; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase (1) catches a pass for a touchdown while being defend by Green Bay Packers cornerback Carrington Valentine (24) in the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Kayla Wolf-Imagn Images
The Bengals now enter a stretch that will test their resilience and decision‑making at the managerial level. Chase’s outburst is a symptom of deeper problems; the club must translate that anger into corrective action if it hopes to salvage the season.
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Oct 12, 2025; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; NFL wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase (1) reacts after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Kayla Wolf-Imagn Images
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