Bengals dominate Bears in preseason matchup with backups

In a preseason game on August 22, the Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Chicago Bears, 27-9, despite resting key players. Bengals backup quarterback Josh Johnson threw for two touchdowns, guiding the team to a strong lead against the Bears, who struggled with 11 penalties and failed to convert on critical third downs. Chicago's starting lineup included quarterback Caleb Williams for the first drive, but their performance raised concerns about roster depth as they could not score a touchdown throughout the game. Chicago’s coach Ben Johnson acknowledged significant issues following the loss, indicating the need for improvement before the final preseason game against Tennessee.

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