The Cincinnati Bengals have reached the final stretch of the preseason with momentum, clarity and a difficult set of roster decisions. At 2-0, Cincinnati has watched its depth players repeatedly make winning plays. This has created a fascinating final evaluation period before the 53-man roster must be finalized. Joe Burrow remains the unquestioned centerpiece, but […]
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Gamers who don’t get one of Ja’Marr Chase, Puka Nacua, Amon-Ra St. Brown, CeeDee Lamb or Justin Jefferson in the first round of fantasy football drafts shouldn’t fret. There is ample talent at the position. A few wide receivers with ... read more »
There was a time when Evan McPherson making a 50-plus-yard field goal barely registered as news. That was the expectation. The Bengals’ kicker had established himself as one of the NFL’s most dangerous long-range weapons, and there was a stretch early in his career when anything from beyond midfield felt almost automatic. He was incredible […]
The Cincinnati Bengals handily defeated the Chicago Bears on Saturday night, going to 2-0 in the preseason so far, by a score of 27-9. The defense kept the Bears out of the end zone throughout the entire game — even though the Bears’ starters played while the Bengals benched theirs — and both Josh Johnson […]
The Bengals’ offensive line has struggled against Cincinnati’s improved defensive front. Turns out, it may not just be the defense. After two preseason games, the starting offensive line is looking like a problem in general. Not just because it is facing Dexter Lawrence in practice, but because it needs to improve. In Week 1 against […]
Caleb Williams threw back-to-back incompletions during his limited run in the 27-9 preseason loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. The Chicago Bears quarterback failed to connect with a wide-open Colston Loveland inside the 10-yard line, resulting to a field goal instead of a touchdown. During his postgame availability, head coach Ben Johnson spoke about the play. [...]
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Caleb Williams played for the first time during Saturday’ 27-9 loss. He saw action in the Chicago Bears’ first series against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium. While the lack of playing may be frustrating for others, the star quarterback trusts Ben Johnson’s decision. The 2022 Heisman Trophy winner completed 2-of-5 passes for 28 yards. [...]
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Five Chicago Bears saw their roster stock fall against the Bengals, with several players now facing an uphill battle before cuts.
Ben Johnson and the Chicago Bears faced the Cincinnati Bengals in a preseason game on Saturday. It was played two days after teams held a joint practice. The session gave the second-year head coach a chance to see firsthand how their opponents have been preparing for the season, including defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence. The 28-year-old [...]
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Caleb Williams says the Chicago Bears must urgently correct their penalties after committing 11 for 81 yards against the Bengals in Saturday's preseason matchup.
The Chicago Bears didn’t look good in their loss to the Cincinnati Bengals last night. It was about as bad as this team has looked in the Ben Johnson era, and even though it was a preseason game, it was the only time a Johnson-coached Bears team failed to score a touchdown. Eleven penalties, inaccurate […]
The Cincinnati Bengals offense is changing as it continues to be shaped to fit the vision of offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher. Joe Burrow is operating more under center, and the running game is going to be a bigger point of emphasis. But now it seems Pitcher might be more involved in the individual plays being […]
The preseason isn’t about wins and losses; it’s all about roster battles, and the Chicago Bears have several intriguing ones that are playing out. After the Bears vs Cincinnati Bengals game ended, I asked our team this question. Who helped their 53-Man roster chances the most in this game? And here’s what we had to […]
Six Chicago Bears boosted their roster stock against the Bengals, with several young players making strong cases for bigger roles.
There is a sense of urgency surrounding the Cincinnati Bengals ahead of the 2026 season. Bengals fans are hungry for some playoff success, especially after adding multiple defensive players this offseason. The expectations for the Bengals are becoming crystal clear just weeks before the regular season kickoff. Bengals head coach Zac Taylor was asked about […]
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Caleb Williams made his preseason debut on Saturday. It came during the Chicago Bears’ game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium, with the home team winning 27-9. The quarterback played limited minutes but was able to get his feet wet. He shared his assessment of his performance during his postgame availability. Williams completed [...]
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The Chicago Bears looked crisp and disciplined last week in their preseason win against the Cleveland Browns, but yesterday against the Cincinnati Bengals, they looked like a different team. The Bengals rolled to a 27-9 win, as the Bears failed to get anything going. They were just 2 of 14 (14.3%) on third downs and […]
The Chicago Bears have high expectations for the 2026 season after last season’s impressive playoff run. Chicago did not look great on Saturday, losing 27-9 against Cincinnati. The Bears even made the surprising decision to give the first-team offense some snaps during the first drive of the game. Bears QB Caleb Williams shared his honest […]
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The Chicago Bears are hoping for another strong season under head coach Ben Johnson. Johnson’s team took on the Cincinnati Bengals in a NFL preseason game on Saturday. The Bears head coach wasn’t too happy, following a 27-9 loss. “Overall it doesn’t matter if it’s preseason or not, it’s a bad feeling in that locker […]
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The Cincinnati Bengals cruised past the Chicago Bears 27–9 in Preseason Week 2 on August 22, 2026. Bengals outgained the Bears, 346 total yards to 317.
The Cincinnati Bengals hosted the Chicago Bears for both a joint practice and preseason matchup this week. In Saturday’s game, the Bengals were dominant across the board, in all three phases, moving to 2-0 in preseason play with a 27-9 win over the visiting Bears. The biggest piece to preseason play is the final roster […]
The Cincinnati Bengals moved to 2-0 in the preseason Saturday night, taking down the Chicago Bears 27-9 at Paycor Stadium. With Zac Taylor choosing to rest Cincinnati’s starters following Thursday’s joint practice, the game was primarily about giving the players fighting for roster spots another opportunity to make their case. They certainly took advantage of […]
Cincinnati Bengals fourth-round pick Colbie Young continues to push for playing time. After an impressive camp and first preseason game, Young led the way for the Bengals in preseason game two. He finished his night with three receptions, 48 yards, and the Bengals’ first touchdown of the night. Colbie has been a standout performer with […]
Shedeur Sanders urged Cleveland Browns fans to show respect.
After a joint practice earlier in the week between the Bengals and Bears, Cincinnati hosted Chicago in their second preseason game of 2026. The Bengals dominated in all three phases, moving to 2-0 in the preseason after a 27-9 win inside of Paycor Stadium. Preseason is the biggest tryout in the world for players looking […]