Bengals vs. Bears gameday news and pregame discussion
CINCINNATI, OH - AUGUST 13: Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Cashius Howell (55) recovers a Lions fumble during the game between the Detroit Lions and the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium on August 13, 2026 in Cincinnati, OH. (Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesThe Cincinnati Bengals are getting set to host the Chicago Bears for their second preseason game. Zac Taylor's starters won't be playing on Saturday night, but plenty of other players will get extensive playing time to make one of their final cases to make the final roster.
Will some of the players who impressed last week keep up their momentum? Or, will some new faces rise to preseason darling status in front of a home crowd?
Who are you keeping your eyes on this week? Which players need to have a big game against Chicago to make the team?
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Colin Cowherd says Bengals can't do anything right' for Joe Burrow
Colin Cowherd, host of FS1's The Herd," responded to remarks made byCincinnati BengalsquarterbackJoe Burrowafter the team's joint practice with theChicago Bearsthat he'smanifesting a Super Bowl seasonin 2026.
Ja'Marr Chase has a simple message about Joe Burrow and the Bengals
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The starters won't play, but some key spots are still in flux
Dan Orlovsky infuriates Bengals fans with 4-word Joe Burrow ultimatum
Don't check your mentions too closely, Dan-O.
NFL NewsRB Nick Chubb announces retirement after eight NFL seasons
One of the NFL's great running backs from the past decade is walking away.
NFL reviewing Ravens' Bateman over domestic violence arrest
TheRavenssaid Friday they are aware ofRashod Bateman's arrest in June in Georgia regarding an alleged domestic violence incident and have been in contact with their receiver.
Geno Smith throws a touchdown pass during his 1-drive cameo as Jets top Steelers 17-0
Geno Smith'sleft ankle appears to be just fine.
One reason for optimism for NFL's bottom dwellers: Youth movements, scheme changes, more
Even if a Super Bowl isn't in the cards, these six struggling franchises have plenty of young talent and schematic changes worth cheering for this season
Klint Kubiak still not ready to name starting QB for Week 1
Raiders first-year head coach Klint Kubiak has said that his team's starting quarterback position isKirk Cousins' to lose.