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Eagles lose preseason finale 30-13 to Bengals as rookie struggles

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 4:20 PM

Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Eagles lose preseason finale 30-13 to Bengals as rookie struggles

Summary

The Philadelphia Eagles lost 30-13 to the Cincinnati Bengals in their preseason finale on August 29, 2026. Rookie wide receiver Makai Lemon made his NFL debut but had a challenging performance, recording 3 receptions for just 3 yards and a muffed punt return. Coach Nick Sirianni addressed Lemon's struggles, highlighting both the rookie's potential and the need for development. Lemon has two weeks to prepare for the regular season opener against the Washington Commanders, where he will aim to improve after this disappointing outing.

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•Eagles fall to Bengals 30-13 in preseason finale.
•Makai Lemon records 3 receptions for 3 yards.
•Lemon's debut includes a critical drop and a muffed punt.
•Coach Sirianni emphasizes Lemon's need for development.
•Eagles will face the Washington Commanders in two weeks.

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4:20 PMYahoo Sports — Nick Sirianni Held Nothing Back on Eagles’ Struggling Rookie After Loss

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Everyone was excited to see what the Philadelphia Eagles would bring to the table in the preseason finale against the Cincinnati Bengals.Things didn’t go according to plan for the Eagles, who lost 30-13 to the Bengals. Winning and losing in the preseason doesn’t matter for the fan base, but they wanted to at least see […] The post Nick Sirianni Held Nothing Back on Eagles’ Struggling Rookie After Loss appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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