Bears struggle offensively in preseason loss to Bengals

The Chicago Bears fell 27 to 9 against the Cincinnati Bengals in a preseason matchup at Paycor Stadium on August 22, 2026. The Bears' offense was stagnant, managing only a 45-yard field goal on their opening drive. Cincinnati capitalized on this, scoring touchdowns and extending their lead, with Josh Johnson connecting with Tanner Hudson for a score just before halftime. Bears rookie Roschon Johnson had 12 carries for 42 yards but couldn't ignite a comeback. The game ended with the Bengals scoring again in the third quarter and adding a final field goal. The Bears are set to face the Tennessee Titans next week, with a joint practice planned beforehand.

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