CINCINNATI (AP) — Cincinnati Bengals coach Zac Taylor called out his defense Sunday after another miserable performance.

The Bengals allowed a whopping 254 yards rushing and 502 yards overall in a 39-38 loss to the New York Jets. They had a 14-point lead in the fourth quarter — and couldn't close it out.

It was New York's first win in eight games this season. The Jets managed a total of 17 points and 302 yards in the previous two games combined.

“I think someone needs to step up and lead the group,” Taylor said of his defense. “That's what I'm waiting to see. Someone step up and lead the group and take some accountability over there, and get this thing going the right way.”

Cincinnati (3-5) has allowed at least 27 points in seven of its eight games. It was the first time New York sur

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