It was a sloppy game for the Bengals. On their final possession, wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase committed an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty that derailed a potential touchdown drive. It allowed the Chiefs to stay within a field goal — as did Cincinnati’s offensive struggles.

Settling for four field goals against Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes is a recipe for disaster. Twice, the Bengals settled for field goals deep in the red zone. And they scored just 10 points off three turnovers — and gave up seven of them. After a Mahomes interception, Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow was stripped and the fumble was recovered for a score on the ensuing possession.

The Bengals move to 0-2 with the loss. The Chiefs remain undefeated at 2-0.

The Saints offense continues to march

After scoring 47 points in their Week 1 win over the Carolina Panthers, the New Orleans Saints came back with 44 more points against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 2. Alvin Kamara scored four touchdowns by himself as the New Orleans offense dominated in a 44-19 victory.

It was a surprising surprise on several levels.

Is the Saints’ offense really that good? What’s driving Derek Carr? It’s one thing for New Orleans to thrash the hapless Panthers, as they did in Week 1. It’s another to beat a talent-laden Cowboys defense that had its own dominant performance to open the season. The Saints scored touchdowns on five straight possessions to open the game, sandwiching long drives between explosive plays.