KANSAS CITY — The Bengals lost 26-25 to the Chiefs on Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium.

These are the winners and losers of the loss:

Winners

Trey Hendrikson

Hendrickson nearly ruined the game and led the Bengals to victory. He finished with four tackles (two for loss), two sacks and drew multiple penalties. He was a game-wrecker, but it still wasn’t enough.

Hendrickson is one of the most underrated pass rushers in the NFL. The Chiefs benched rookie left tackle Kingsley Suamataia for Wanya Morris in the fourth quarter because Hendrickson dominated that matchup.

Bengals tight ends

The Bengals’ tight ends combined for 14 receptions for 151 yards. Mike Gesicki led the way with seven catches for 91 yards. Erick All had his first NFL catch and finished with four receptions for 32 yards. The trio of Gesicki, All and Drew Sample helped keep the Bengals’ offense in rhythm for most of the game.

Losers

Bengals Defensive Tackles

The Bengals lost both starting defensive tackles to hamstring injuries. Hopefully B.J. Hill and Sheldon Rankins can recover quickly. If they can’t play, Cincinnati’s defensive line will be as thin as any other team in the league. They’re already without rookies Kris Jenkins and McKinnley Jackson.

Dajahn Anthony

Whether you liked the call or not, the defensive pass interference penalty put the Chiefs in a position to win the game. Anthony was trying to make a play and it was a tough call for the official to make, but he made it. Anthony has blitzed and will have better days, but today was a tough day for the rookie.

Bengal in September

The Bengals continue to get off to a slow start, marking the third straight season they have started 0-2.

They rebounded and reached the AFC Championship Game in 2022. They finished last season with a winning record, but they have put themselves in a tough position.

In 2022, they won two straight games to move their record to 2-2 before facing the Baltimore Ravens in Week 5. Cincinnati will play Washington and Carolina in Weeks 3-4 before hosting the Ravens in Week 5. Will history repeat itself?

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