Oct 26, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Andrei Iosivas (80) tries to escape attack from New York Jets linebacker Jamien Sherwood (44) and safety Tony Adams (22) during the fourth quarter at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images / Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

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

The Cincinnati Bengals allowed 23 fourth-quarter points in their 39-38, Week 8 loss to the previously winless New York Jets at Paycor Stadium to fall to 3-5 this season. The Cincinnati defense failed to protect a 31-16 lead, and couldn't stop Justin Fields and the Jets from moving the ball at will. The Jets improved to 1-7.

Here’s a look at live updates from the game as it unfolded. Jets vs. Bengals will broadcast locally in Week 8 of the 2025 NFL season. Bengals Radio Network: Cincinnati flagship stations WCKY (1530), WEBN-FM (102.7) and WLW700.

Bengals receiver Ja'Marr Chase after the stunning Week 8 loss to the Jets: "I play offense. I'm not worried about what the defense (has) gotta do."

A winless start for the New York Jets took a toll on Justin Fields. At one point in the lead-up to Sunday's game in Cincinnati, he found himself laying down in his closet and crying.

"No stomaching," Karras replied. "Numb feeling. Horrendous feeling. So, that's all I have to say about that." Karras was asked whether the Bengals let up with a 31-16 lead.

Nine teams are ahead of the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC standings after their Week 8 collapse against the New York Jets.