Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor’s press conference Aug. 20
Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor gives team updates on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, ahead of Saturday’s Indianapolis Colts game.
The Cincinnati Bengals lost the preseason finale before the 2025 NFL season to the Indianapolis Colts 41-14.
Up next is roster cuts to get to 53 players by 4 p.m. ET on Aug. 26. The Bengals’ closest position battles are at guard and cornerback, according to Kelsey Conway.
The Bengals travel to Cleveland to face the Browns Sept. 7 to kick off their season.
Cincinnati is currently a 5.5-point favorite against Cleveland and the over/under point total is 46.5, according to DraftKings.
Here’s a replay and highlights from the game.
Bengals running back Quali Conley scored Cincinnati’s only touchdown of the second half on a 4-yard run with 13 seconds remaining in the game. Kicker Evan McPherson converted the point-after-touchdown attempt.
Kicker Spencer Shrader made a 44-yard field goal to extend the Colts’ lead in the fourth quarter.
The Bengals were forced to punt again and the Colts will take over at their own 19-yard line.
The Colts scored another touchdown after forcing a Bengals three-and-out. Quarterback Jason Bean completed a 7-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Coleman Owen and Maddux Trujillo converted the point-after-touchdown attempt.
The Colts scored in the third quarter on a Ulysses Bentley 12-yard run. Kicker Maddux Trujillo converted the point-after-touchdown attempt.
Quarterback Desmond Ridder is 7-for-16 passing for 66 yards and an interception. Ridder also has a rushing touchdown. Running back Kendall Milton leads the Bengals with 71 rushing yards on seven carries.
Quarterback Riley Leonard completed a 59-yard touchdown pass to Laquon Treadwell and kicker Maddux Trujillo converted the point-after-touchdown attempt.
The Bengals’ offense was unable to move the ball before halftime. The Colts take over at their own 23-yard line after a Ryan Rehkow punt.
Running back Ulysses Bentley scored on a two-yard run and kicker Maddux Trujillo converted the point-after-touchdown attempt to give the Colts a two-possession lead before halftime.
The Colts are in the red zone at the two-minute warning looking to extend their lead at the end of the first half.
The Bengals’ second drive of the second quarter stalled near midfield and Ryan Rehkow punted to the Colts. Indianapolis takes over on its own 17-yard line with 7:04 left in the first half.
The Bengals’ defense got another stop and forced a Colts punt. The Bengals take over on their own 16-yard line.
Desmond Ridder scored on a quarterback sneak from the goal line for the Bengals’ first score of the game. Kicker Evan McPherson converted the point-after-touchdown attempt.
Quarterback Desmond Ridder is 3-for-7 passing for 33 yards and an interception Running back Kendall Milton has 27 rushing yards on five carries. The Bengals have the ball at the Colts’ 46-yard line to start the second quarter.
Quarterback Desmond Ridder threw an interception to Colts safety Daniel Scott who returned the ball for a touchdown. Kicker Maddux Trujillo converted the point-after-touchdown attempt.
The Bengals forced a Colts punt on the third possession of the game. Cincinnati takes over at its own 20-yard line after Indianapolis punter Rigoberto Sanchez punted the ball through the end zone for a touchback.
The Bengals moved the ball across midfield, but were unable to score points on their first offensive drive. Quarterback Desmond Ridder was 3-for-5 passing for 34 yards. The Colts takeover at their own 13-yard line after a Ryan Rehkow punt.
The Colts scored on their opening drive with a 40-yard field goal by Spencer Shrader.
The Bengals kicked off and the Colts start their first drive from the 22-yard line. Quarterback Riley Leonard is starting for the Colts and Daniel Jones was named the Week 1 starter for Indianapolis.
Follow along as the Cincinnati Bengals host the Indianapolis Colts in the preseason finale. The Bengals will play the Cleveland Browns in Week 1 on Sept. 7 and the Colts will play the Miami Dolphins. Cincinnati is currently favored by 5.5 points against the Browns and Indianapolis is a 1.5-point underdog, according to BetMGM.
The Bengals are hosting the Colts at Paycor Stadium in the final preseason game before the 2025 NFL season kicks off. The Bengals and all other NFL teams have to cut their roster down to 53 players on Aug. 26. The 2025 NFL season kicks off Sept. 4 when the Philadelphia Eagles host the Dallas Cowboys. The Bengals’ first game is Sept. 7 at the Cleveland Browns.
The Bengals have their 17-game regular season schedule set. They open Week 1 on the road at the Cleveland Browns. Here’s the rest of the schedule:
Week 1: Sept. 7, Bengals at Cleveland Browns 1 p.m. ETNeed a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.Week 2: Sept. 14, Bengals vs. Jacksonville Jaguars 1 p.m. ETWeek 3: Sept. 21, Bengals at Minnesota Vikings 1 p.m. ETWeek 4: Sept. 29, Bengals at Denver Broncos 8:15 p.m. MT | *Monday Night Football on ESPNWeek 5: Oct. 5, Bengals vs. Detroit Lions 4:25 p.m. ETWeek 6: Oct. 12, Bengals at Green Bay Packers 4:25 p.m. ETWeek 7: Oct. 16, Bengals vs. Pittsburgh Steelers 8:15 p.m. | *Thursday Night Football on Amazon PrimeWeek 8: Oct. 27, Bengals vs. New York Jets 1 p.m. ETWeek 9: Nov. 2, Bengals vs. Chicago Bears 1 p.m. ETWeek 10: Bye weekWeek 11: Nov. 16, Bengals at Pittsburgh Steelers 1 p.m. ETWeek 12: Nov. 23, Bengals vs. New England Patriots 1 p.m. ETWeek 13: Nov. 27, Bengals at Baltimore Ravens 8:20 p.m. ET | *Thanksigving game on NBCWeek 14: Dec. 7, Bengals at Buffalo Bills 4:25 p.m. ETWeek 15: Dec. 14, Bengals vs. Baltimore Ravens 1 p.m. ETWeek 16: Dec. 21, Bengals at Miami Dolphins 8:20 p.m. ET | * Sunday Night Football on NBCWeek 17: Bengals vs. Arizona Cardinals, Date and network TBDWeek 18: Bengals vs. Cleveland Browns, Date and network TBDThe final two weeks of the season don’t have game times because the NFL reserves the right to flex games into primetime spots based on playoff scenarios.
The Bengals will travel to face the Cleveland Browns in Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season. The Browns announced quarterback Joe Flacco will be the Week 1 starter. Cincinnati is currently favored by 5.5 points, according to DraftKings and the over/under point total is currently 46.5. The Bengals host the Jacksonville Jaguars at Paycor Stadium in Week 2.
Head coach Zac Taylor announced this week the Bengals would not be playing starters against the Colts. The Bengals played starters in the first two weeks of the preseason against the Eagles and Commanders. Quarterback Joe Burrow played the most preseason snaps of his career this preseason.
Today’s forecast calls for a high of 85 degrees and mostly sunny, according to our media partners at Fox 19. There is a 10% chance of rain and wind will be out of the west southwest around 5 mph.
The Bengals beat the Commanders 31-17 in NFL preseason Week 2 on ESPN’s “Monday Night Football.” Quarterback Joe Burrow threw for 159 yards and two touchdowns while completing 16 of 25 passes. Burrow and the rest of the Bengals starters will not play today against the Colts.
Bengals vs. Colts will be broadcast on Fox19 (WXIX-TV).
What time is the Bengals game today?
Kickoff for Colts vs. Bengals is scheduled for 1 p.m. at Paycor Stadium.
Cincinnati Bengals 2025 schedule
The Bengals have their 17-game regular season schedule set. They open Week 1 on the road at the Cleveland Browns. Here’s the rest of the schedule:
Week 1: Sept. 7, Bengals at Cleveland Browns 1 p.m. ETNeed a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.Week 2: Sept. 14, Bengals vs. Jacksonville Jaguars 1 p.m. ETWeek 3: Sept. 21, Bengals at Minnesota Vikings 1 p.m. ETWeek 4: Sept. 29, Bengals at Denver Broncos 8:15 p.m. MT | *Monday Night Football on ESPNWeek 5: Oct. 5, Bengals vs. Detroit Lions 4:25 p.m. ETWeek 6: Oct. 12, Bengals at Green Bay Packers 4:25 p.m. ETWeek 7: Oct. 16, Bengals vs. Pittsburgh Steelers 8:15 p.m. | *Thursday Night Football on Amazon PrimeWeek 8: Oct. 27, Bengals vs. New York Jets 1 p.m. ETWeek 9: Nov. 2, Bengals vs. Chicago Bears 1 p.m. ETWeek 10: Bye weekWeek 11: Nov. 16, Bengals at Pittsburgh Steelers 1 p.m. ETWeek 12: Nov. 23, Bengals vs. New England Patriots 1 p.m. ETWeek 13: Nov. 27, Bengals at Baltimore Ravens 8:20 p.m. ET | *Thanksigving game on NBCWeek 14: Dec. 7, Bengals at Buffalo Bills 4:25 p.m. ETWeek 15: Dec. 14, Bengals vs. Baltimore Ravens 1 p.m. ETWeek 16: Dec. 21, Bengals at Miami Dolphins 8:20 p.m. ET | * Sunday Night Football on NBCWeek 17: Bengals vs. Arizona Cardinals, Date and network TBDWeek 18: Bengals vs. Cleveland Browns, Date and network TBDThe final two weeks of the season don’t have game times because the NFL reserves the right to flex games into primetime spots based on playoff scenarios.