Orlando Brown Jr. Explains Why He Chose Chiefs Over Bengals in Bold Move
Former Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr., a two‑time Super Bowl champion with the Kansas City Chiefs, recently opened up about his decision to leave the Bengals and return to the Chiefs’ fold—revealing more than just a change of uniform.
“Coming back to Kansas City felt like coming home. I knew what winning looked like here—and I wanted that again,” Brown said. “With the Bengals I was good, but something was missing. I needed to be where the energy, the culture, and the expectation matched who I wanted to be.”
Brown’s departure from Cincinnati and reunion with Kansas City is less about stats and more about environment. He emphasizes that after two title runs, it wasn’t just about being on a good team—it was about being in the
He added: “I’ve got goals I still haven’t hit. I’m not done. When I’m surrounded by guys who understand what it takes, the late nights, the sacrifice, that’s when everything clicks.”
Back in Kansas City, his experience and mindset are seen as key additions. Veteran leadership matters—and Brown knows it. The Chiefs front office, recognizing the intangibles he brings, made the move not only for performance, but for culture reinforcement.
“You know when you walk in that locker room here,” Brown reflected. “It’s different. The expectation: win. And I want to help keep it that way.”
For the Bengals, the loss of Brown leaves a hole not easily quantified: it’s not just the blocks made or sacks avoided—it’s the presence and the winning DNA. Meanwhile, the Chiefs gain a seasoned pro with two rings and the mindset to chase more.
In the end, Brown’s message is clear: “I had options. But I chose the place that already taught me how to win.” And for Kansas City, that choice may echo deeper than the playbook—it’s a reaffirmation of identity.
Falcons’ third straight loss somehow managed to break fans’ hearts all over again
This was a game the Atlanta Falcons should've won. It's the type of game that left the worst possible taste in fans' mouths, and it's not hard to see why. They had a golden opportunity to tie the game at 24 with under five minutes to play, but instead, the Falcons pulled a Falcons.
After a Drake London touchdown reception, Parker Romo missed the ensuing extra point, only amplifying to the kicker woes. Moreover, just a few minutes later, Michael Penix Jr. derailed a potential game-winning drive with a costly intentional grounding call that resulted in a punt rather than points.
Afterward, the defense failed to stop Drake Maye from putting the game on ice, as a third consecutive loss dropped the Dirty Birds to 3-5. After last weekend's disaster against the Dolphins, Atlanta responded admirably against the surging New England Patriots, but it's clear that it wasn't enough.
Falcons missed way too many opportunities to upset the Patriots in Foxborough
In his return to the lineup, Penix completed 22-of-37 passes for 221 yards and a season-high three passing touchdowns—all of which went to London. After Kirk Cousins looked like a fossil in his stead in Week 8, the second-year quarterback put all rumblings of a quarterback controversy to rest.
However, that doesn't mean there weren't growing pains. For the second time in three games, a grounding call prevented Atlanta from adding points in a crucial moment. While it held less bearing against the 49ers in Week 7, it made the difference between 4-4 and 3-5 this afternoon.
While Bijan Robinson failed to surpass 100 scrimmage yards for the third consecutive game, London was the star of the show for Zac Robinson's offense.
The 24-year-old caught nine passes for 118 yards and three scores, while his basketball background paid off in matchups with Marcus Jones and Christian Gonzalez. London may have missed Week 8, but he's making his case for a long-term extension clear for Terry Fontenot.
Not only did the offense looked improved, the defense fared pretty well against a red-hot Drake Maye. Maye was sacked six times and turned the ball over twice, but the second-year gunslinger was the first quarterback to surpass 250 passing yards against Jeff Ulbrich's defense this season.
Luckily, Ulbrich's unit kept New England's run game in check with Rhamondre Stevenson sidelined, but it didn't matter. Almost everything went right, but they still managed to fall on the road. It's even more deflating knowing an overseas trip to Berlin against the Colts is on the docket in Week 10.
And if Raheem Morris doesn't right the ship and rid the Falcons of these minor mistakes, he might be out of a job soon.
