Bears and Bengals focus on key position battles in preseason matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 1:20 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026

The Chicago Bears face the Cincinnati Bengals in a preseason game on Saturday. The matchup follows joint practices earlier in the week and highlights several key position battles. The quarterbacks are notable, with Joe Burrow and Caleb Williams both under scrutiny. The Bears are particularly challenged in offensive line and defensive back positions as injuries and competition complicate roster decisions. Ongoing evaluations will continue in this game, influencing final roster spots.
- •Bears take on Bengals in Week 2 of the preseason on Saturday.
- •Joe Burrow and Caleb Williams are the starting quarterbacks for their teams.
- •Key battles include left tackle, wide receiver, running back, and defensive back.
- •Injuries have hindered the Bears' defensive backfield depth.
- •Final roster spots could be determined in this game.
- 1:20 PMYahoo Sports — 4 key position battles as Bears battle Bengals in preseason game
"The Chicago Bears will battle the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday, and there are some key position battles to watch unfold.
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