Bengals' Struggles Highlight Tensions and Missed Opportunities

The Cincinnati Bengals lost to the Chargers 34-27 after a comeback, with kicker Evan McPherson missing two crucial field goals in the fourth quarter. Despite his struggles this season, converting only 71.4% of his field goals, head coach Zac Taylor and teammates like Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase expressed confidence in McPherson, who recently signed a three-year, $16.5 million contract extension. The team is looking to move past the loss and focus on their upcoming game against the Steelers after a bye week.