The Cincinnati Bengals are not planning to make any majors changes ahead of their Week 5 game against the Detroit Lions, and fans do not seem pleased about that.
Feb 13, 2022; Inglewood, CA, USA; Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor before playing against the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
The Bengals lost their last two games by a combined score of 76-13. Their offense has looked mostly dysfunctional since Joe Burrow suffered a foot injury in Week 2. Jake Browning has 3 touchdown passes compared to 5 interceptions on the season and just 265 passing yards combined over his two starts.
On Wednesday, Bengals head coach Zac Taylor was asked if he feels the team needs to add another quarterback to compete with Browning. Taylor said he is always assessing every position but that he has “unwavering” confidence in Browning.
“I’ve got a ton of confidence in Jake. I’m unwavering in that,” Taylor told reporters. “I’ve seen the best of Jake. I know that we could do a great job supporting him to where he can go win games for us. I feel extremely confident in Jake Browning.”
“I’ve got a ton of confidence in Jake. I’m unwavering in that.” – Zac Taylor makes it clear he believes in Jake Browning. pic.twitter.com/08Wc7ZZz74
— James Rapien (@JamesRapien) October 1, 2025
Given the way the last two games have gone, Bengals fans are not pleased that Taylor has decided to stick with Browning.
Tired of hearing this every week just to see a blowout
— Amateur Watcher ⚒️ (@OhioDavee) October 2, 2025
The Bengals have one of the best wide receiver duos in football with Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. Chase looked extremely frustrated on the sidelines during Monday night’s loss to the Denver Broncos. The All-Pro wideout had an animated discussion with Taylor at one point.
Fans believe there are veteran quarterbacks that the Bengals should try to acquire, but it does not sound like the team has any immediate plans to go that route.
