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Bears struggle in preseason loss to Bengals with starters seeing limited action

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 2:26 PM

Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Bears struggle in preseason loss to Bengals with starters seeing limited action

Summary

The Chicago Bears faced a 27-9 loss against the Cincinnati Bengals in a preseason game on Saturday night at Paycor Stadium. Coach Ben Johnson allowed most of his starters to participate, utilizing their offensive unit for nine snaps before settling for a field goal. The team's offense struggled, converting only 2 of 14 third downs. Linebacker Nephi Sewell was carted off with a right knee injury, but overall, the Bears reported a good health status aside from that incident. The Bears will next prepare for a joint practice in Nashville ahead of their final preseason game against the Tennessee Titans.

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By the Numbers

•Bears lose 27-9 against Bengals in preseason game.
•Most starters played with limited snaps, generating a field goal.
•Offense converted only 2 of 14 third downs.
•Nephi Sewell suffered a right knee injury during the game.
•Final preseason game is against the Tennessee Titans next week.

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2:26 PMYahoo Sports — Ben Johnson gives his starters a cameo: Brad Biggs’ 10 thoughts after the Chicago Bears’ preseason loss

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CINCINNATI — Anything goes in preseason when coaches are looking for specific situations to evaluate players. So Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson didn’t hesitate leaving his offense on the field with 2½ minutes remaining in the first half and his team backed up on its 15-yard line, facing fourth-and-1, when third-down conversions had been hard to come by. Running back Salvon Ahmed found enough ...
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