But despite the poor start, the disappointing 2023 season, and the relative expectations, Bengals wideout Ja'Marr Chase believes his team is the best in its conference. And that includes giving his team a chance to beat the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs this weekend at Arrowhead Stadium.

Ja'Marr Chase was upset by what he considered to be an illegal hip-drop tackle by a Chiefs defender, drawing an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty.

Cincinnati Bengals star wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase was fined $31,599 for unsportsmanlike conduct during the team's 26-25 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs

Sep 15, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Andrei Iosivas (80) celebrates with tight end Mike Gesicki (88) after an interception during the first half against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images / Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

The Cincinnati Bengals return to Paycor Stadium for a matchup against the Washington Commanders on ESPN's “Monday Night Football." Sitting at 0-2, the Bengals enter Monday’s game facing another must-win scenario.

Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt and quarterback Joe Burrow "aren't panicking" over the team's 0-2 start.