{
  "id": 17710078,
  "title": "'I don't know. Ask Zac (Taylor).' Chase assesses Bengals' slow starts",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/i-dont-know-ask-zac-taylor-chase-assesses-bengals-slow-starts",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-02T00:24:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/dont-know-ask-zac-taylor-002418765.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a recent NFL Week 8 overtime victory against the Tennessee Titans at Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati Bengals receiver Ja Marr Chase was questioned about the team's slow starts in recent games. Chase admitted that he wasn't certain of what the Bengals needed to improve, suggesting that head coach Zac Taylor might provide a more informed response. After the game, Taylor addressed the media regarding Chase's comments, explaining that it's all part of the emotional and tight nature of football games. He emphasized that Chase had a significant impact on the team's win, contributing with 11 catches for 141 yards and a touchdown, marking his first 100-plus yard game of the season.",
  "summary": "Bengals receiver Ja'Marr Chase was asked after their overtime win what Cincinnati needs to do to avoid slow starts.",
  "key_points": [
    "Ja Marr Chase questioned slow starts in Bengals' recent games",
    "Head coach Zac Taylor will likely provide more insight",
    "Chase had 11 catches for 141 yards and a TD in win"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Ja'Marr Chase shifting accountability to the coaching staff highlights a growing disconnect between star players and leadership regarding the team's inability to maintain early momentum during games.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}