Bengals' Joseph Ossai laments penalty that led to Chiefs' win - ESPN

With reddened eyes and a soft tone, Ossai lamented his penalty in the closing seconds that put Kansas City in position for Harrison Butker's 45-yard field goal on the penultimate play from scrimmage.

"I gotta learn from experience," Ossai said, relaying the advice he received from Cincinnati defensive end Sam Hubbard.

There were several issues that plagued Cincinnati in its attempt to repeat as AFC champion and return to the Super Bowl.

Kansas City wide receiver Skyy Moore returned Drue Chrisman's punt 29 yards, giving the home team the ball at its own 47-yard line with just 30 seconds left in the contest.

The 22-year-old out of the University of Texas was drafted in the third round in 2021 but missed that entire campaign after he suffered a meniscus injury in the preseason.

"You just build that young guy up and let him understand it's going to come down to inches in this league," Cincinnati defensive tackle DJ Reader said.