Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase didn’t hide his irritation following the team’s fourth-quarter collapse in their Week 8 defeat to the New York Jets.
Standing at his locker, Chase voiced his frustration about how the game slipped away after the Bengals built a 31-16 lead.
“The game should’ve been over when it was (31-16),” Chase said. “Should’ve been over. Should’ve been over. … I’m more frustrated we lost tonight than anything. I play offense. I’m not worried about what the defense (has) gotta do. I’m just cheering them on every play.”
When asked if he was shocked by how the game unfolded, Chase cut the question short with, “Next question.”
Reflecting on what stood out to him the most, he pointed to “The last possession. Both (offensively and defensively).” He added,
“I mean we just didn’t execute. Didn’t execute.”
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Chase questions late-game struggles, points toward Zac Taylor
Chase’s postgame comments reflected the tension inside the Bengals’ locker room after another late-game collapse. When reporters asked what allowed the Jets back into the contest, he explained,
“After we scored on the fast drive, they scored, and they just kept scoring.”
Pressed on why the Bengals have repeatedly lost control of games late, Chase suggested that the issue might lie beyond the players.
“I don’t know. That’s a Zac (Taylor) question. Ask Zac that,” he said, referring to the team’s head coach.
Ja’Marr Chase when asked what needs to change for the Bengals to stop losing games even when putting up a lot of points:
“I don’t know, ask Zac.”
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Asked if Cincinnati needs to score 40 points to win, Chase replied,
“I don’t think that’s how that works.”
He maintained hope, saying, “We’re still good. We’ve just got to find a way to not put ourselves in positions like this, and be pissed off.”
Although visibly frustrated, Chase’s responses showed his focus remains on improving execution rather than assigning blame among teammates.
The Bengals’ loss marked another painful reminder of their inconsistency this season, as what looked like a sure victory turned into a stunning defeat. For Chase, the collapse was less about pointing fingers and more about accountability, execution, and finding a way to finish strong.