The Cincinnati Bengals let a huge opportunity slip away in Buffalo. Cincinnati falls to 4–9 after a brutal 39–34 loss — a game they should have won, but critical mistakes late made the difference. James Rapien reacts to the loss and breaks down costly mistakes that impacted the outcome of the game.

Joe Burrow and the offense put up 34 points, scoring touchdowns on their first three drives… but back-to-back fourth-quarter interceptions proved costly, including a brutal pick-six. Meanwhile, the defense once again couldn’t get off the field — giving up big plays to Josh Allen on the ground and struggling against the Bills’ tight ends in key moments.

There were bright spots: Tee Higgins’ two highlight-reel touchdowns, Chase Brown finding the end zone again, and stretches where the offense looked unstoppable. But in the end, the Bengals fall to 4-9 on the season.

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