Bears struggle in preseason loss to Bengals in Cincinnati
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 7:00 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
The Chicago Bears faced a challenging preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals on August 22, 2026, struggling through multiple issues including eleven penalties and ineffective offensive play. The game marked the first time under head coach Ben Johnson that the Bears were unable to score a touchdown. Despite the disappointing performance, analysts are searching for positives as the team prepares for the regular season. A podcast discussion on the game offers insights into individual performances and breakdowns of key plays.
- •Bears lost to the Bengals on August 22, 2026.
- •This is the first preseason game without a touchdown under Ben Johnson.
- •The team committed eleven penalties during the game.
- •Analysts are discussing potential positives from the performance.
- •A recap podcast addresses key plays and player evaluations.
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Did you take any positives from the Bears’ loss?
"We recap the Bears vs Bengals preseason game with our day-after, cooled-down review from @gridironborn and @wiltfongjr.
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