Bengals to play starters in preseason to avoid slow starts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 5:50 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
The Cincinnati Bengals plan to utilize starters, including Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase, in their preseason games starting August 13. Head Coach Zac Taylor aims to combat the team's notorious slow starts, which have resulted in only one winning record in the first four weeks since 2019. Last preseason, Burrow's limited playtime did not prevent struggles in the regular season. This adjustment comes after a disappointing 6-11 finish in 2025, seeking to set a positive tone for the upcoming season.
- •Cincinnati begins preseason on August 13.
- •Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase expected to play early.
- •Bengals have struggled with slow starts under Zac Taylor.
- •Burrow played limited snaps last preseason before injuries.
- •Team finished 6-11 in 2025, missing playoffs.
- 5:50 PMYahoo Sports — Bengals to preemptively strike early season swoon by playing starters in preseason
"Expect at least a little Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase when Cincinnati's preseason begins.
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