The Bengals' offense was stifled in its season opener in Cleveland on Sunday, failing to score a single touchdown against the division rival Browns in a surprising 24-3 defeat.
After the game, wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase, who had talked some trash leading into the Week 1 showdown, admitted that he felt some regret about chirping at his opponents.
“It’s frustrating because I called they a-- elves, and we lost to some elves,” said Chase to reporters. “I’m pissed on my part, I’m pissed on that end. Like I said, we got missed opportunities, we didn’t capitalize on that sh--, and we lost. That’s how we lost.”