The Bengals defended their home turf Saturday night, defeating the Chicago Bears 27-9 to improve to 2-0 in the preseason.
QB Josh Johnson got the start for Cincinnati and played the first half, completing 15-of-23 passes for 156 yards and two touchdowns. 2026 fourth-round pick WR Colbie Young recorded his first touchdown in stripes on a 17-yard pass from Johnson and finished the night with three catches for 48 yards. WR Dohnte Meyers again led the team in receptions with five for 42 yards. Cincinnati held a 17-9 lead going into the break.
QB Sean Clifford took over for the second half and completed 67% of his passes for 126 yards, a touchdown and an interception. K Evan McPherson made both of his field goal attempts, including a 58-yard attempt in the fourth quarter.
The Bengals finish the preseason Friday, August 28, at 8 PM in Philadelphia against the Eagles.