Bears struggle against Bengals in preseason game at Paycor Stadium
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Last updated Aug 23, 2026
The Chicago Bears faced a challenging preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals, resulting in a 27-9 loss on August 22. The Bears were unable to score a touchdown and did not put up points in the second half. Although the starting offense showed some promise early, a holding penalty halted their progress. The reserves struggled significantly, with the Bears' defense unable to contain Bengals quarterbacks Josh Johnson and Sean Clifford, who combined for three touchdowns and 282 passing yards. The performance raised issues for head coach Ben Johnson as he prepares the team for the regular season.
- •Bears scored only three field goals from Cairo Santos.
- •Jordan van den Berg recorded three tackles and pressured the Bengals' quarterbacks.
- •Dontae Manning led the Bears with seven tackles but struggled in coverage.
- •Roschon Johnson led all rushers with 42 yards on 12 carries.
- •Tory Taylor punted six times for 311 yards, helping to flip the field.
- 3:44 AMYahoo Sports — Instant analysis from Bears' 27-9 preseason loss to Bengals
- 2:41 AMYahoo Sports — Studs and duds from Bears' preseason loss vs. Bengals
"The Chicago Bears were defeated by the Cincinnati Bengals, 27-9, in their second preseason game. We're breaking it down.
"The Chicago Bears suffered a rough preseason loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. Here are our studs and duds:
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 3:44 AMInstant analysis from Bears' 27-9 preseason loss to Bengals
The Chicago Bears were defeated by the Cincinnati Bengals, 27-9, in their second preseason game. We're breaking it down.
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 2:41 AMStuds and duds from Bears' preseason loss vs. Bengals
The Chicago Bears suffered a rough preseason loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. Here are our studs and duds:
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