{
  "id": 9006011,
  "title": "Ja'Marr Chase Makes His Opinion of the Bengals' New-Look Defense Very Clear",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/jamarr-chase-makes-his-opinion-of-the-bengals-new-look-defense-very",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-21T20:55:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/jamarr-chase-makes-his-opinion-of-the-bengals-new-look-defense-very-clear-12469994"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Cincinnati Bengals kicked off their 2026 NFL season with a 2-0 record, highlighting a marked improvement in their defensive performance. For years, the team's offense, spearheaded by quarterback Joe Burrow and wide receiver Ja Marr Chase, compensated for a lackluster defense. Last season, Cincinnati's defense was amongst the worst in the league, allowing an average of 380.9 yards and 28.9 points per game. However, their performance took a significant turn in Sunday's Week 2 victory over the Houston Texans, where they stifled the Texans' offense to just six points, none of which came from a touchdown. The Texans managed to score only two points through field goals.\n\nOffensive star Ja Marr Chase, praised after the Week 1 game, delivered another standout performance in the Texans matchup. Chase caught seven passes for 75 yards and two touchdowns, including a spectacular over-the-shoulder touchdown. His positive comments about the defense's performance after the game underscore the team's recent progress, suggesting that both the offense and defense are showing promise. The Bengals aim to carry this strong defensive momentum into their upcoming Week 3 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.",
  "summary": "Superstar wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase is thrilled by the Cincinnati Bengals' improvement on the defensive side of the ball.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}