Bears' defense struggles against Bengals' third-stringers in preseason matchup
Suntimes.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 12:05 AM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
The Chicago Bears faced off against the Cincinnati Bengals in a preseason game on August 23. The Bears' starting defense allowed a 67-yard drive that culminated in a field goal by Bengals' third-string quarterback Josh Johnson. This performance raised concerns about the effectiveness of the Bears' first-team defense against lesser competition. The game remains ongoing as both teams test their rosters ahead of the regular season.
- •Bears played against Bengals on August 23
- •Bengals scored a field goal on their opening drive
- •Bears' defense featured most starting players
- •Game is currently in progress
- •Preseason matchup helps teams assess players
- 12:05 AMSuntimes.com — Bears' starting defense doesn't hold up well vs. Bengals' backups in preseason game - Chicago Sun-Times
"With most of their starters in, the Bears allowed a long field-goal drive to Bengals' third-string quarterback Josh Johnson.
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