It was a sloppy game by the Bengals. On their last possession, wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase committed an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty that derailed a possible touchdown drive. That allowed the Chiefs to stay within a field goal — as did Cincinnati’s offensive struggles.

Settling for four field goals against Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes is a recipe for disaster. Twice the Bengals settled for field goals deep in the red zone. And they scored only 10 points off three turnovers — and even gave seven back. After a Mahomes interception, Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow was strip-sacked, and the fumble was recovered for a score on the next possession.

The Bengals fall to 0-2 with the loss. The Chiefs remain undefeated at 2-0.

The Saints’ offense keeps marching

After they scored 47 points in their Week 1 win over the Carolina Panthers, the New Orleans Saints came back with 44 more against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 2. Alvin Kamara scored four touchdowns on his own as New Orleans’ offense dominated in a 44-19 win.

It was a surprising upset on multiple levels.

Is the Saints’ offense really this good? What’s gotten into Derek Carr? It’s one thing for New Orleans to beat up on the hapless Panthers, as they did in Week 1. It’s another to smack around a Cowboys defense loaded with talent that had its own dominant performance to open the season. The Saints scored touchdowns on five straight possessions to open the game, sandwiching long drives around explosive plays.