Bears evaluate players in preseason loss to Bengals at Paycor Stadium
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 2:20 AM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026

The Chicago Bears faced the Cincinnati Bengals, leading to a 27-9 loss during their Week 2 preseason game at Paycor Stadium. Starting quarterback Caleb Williams completed 2 of 5 passes for 28 yards and guided the offense to a 45-yard field goal. Key performances included impressive showings from rookie Jordan van den Berg and Dayo Odeyingbo, while penalties hindered the performance of players like Braxton Jones and J.P. Richardson. The Bears are looking to refine their roster and see how players will fit moving forward into the regular season.
- •Bears lose 27-9 to Bengals in Week 2 preseason matchup.
- •Caleb Williams throws for 28 yards, leading to one field goal.
- •Jordan van den Berg and Dayo Odeyingbo show strong preseason form.
- •Braxton Jones and J.P. Richardson’s penalties impact offensive flow.
- •Bears adjust roster decisions as regular season approaches.
- 2:20 AMYahoo Sports — Five Bears Whose Stock Went up or Down in NFL Preseason Loss vs. Bengals
"Here are five Chicago Bears players whose stock went up or down in the Week 2 preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium.
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