Bears defeat Titans in preseason finale, Thomas shines in debut
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
The Chicago Bears closed their 2026 preseason with a 24-15 victory over the Tennessee Titans on August 29 in Nashville. This win improved their preseason record to 2-1 under head coach Ben Johnson. Rookie wide receiver Zavion Thomas made a notable debut, catching five passes for 140 yards and scoring a 97-yard touchdown. Quarterback Tyson Bagent completed 16 of 17 passes, further solidifying his performance with a 119.0 passer rating over the preseason. The Bears’ defense showed promise with solid contributions from Terell Smith and rookies like Dillon Thieneman.
- •Bears finish preseason with a 2-1 record.
- •Zavion Thomas catches five passes for 140 yards and a touchdown.
- •Tyson Bagent completes 16 of 17 passes for outstanding passer rating.
- •Terell Smith returns to action with solid coverage.
- •Bears to transition to regular season with positive signs from rookies.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Notes: Bears close out preseason with strong win
"The Bears closed out the preseason with a nice win on Saturday. @jacobinfante24 shares his notes from the game.
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