Tyson Bagent throws 97-yard TD as Bears top Titans in preseason finale

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Tyson Bagent throws 97-yard TD as Bears top Titans in preseason finale
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Tyson Bagent led the Chicago Bears to a 24-15 victory over the Tennessee Titans in their final preseason game on August 29. Bagent showcased his skills with a 97-yard touchdown pass to Zavion Thomas on the Bears' first play. He completed 16 of 17 passes for 208 yards, including another touchdown pass to Maurice Alexander. Tennessee's Will Levis threw for 143 yards and the Titans scored their only touchdown on a 9-yard run by D'Ernest Johnson late in the game. Both teams relied heavily on backups as they prepared for the upcoming regular season, with Chicago set to open against Carolina on September 13.

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  • Bagent completed 16 of 17 passes for 208 yards and 2 TDs.
  • Bears finished preseason with a 2-1 record.
  • Titans also concluded preseason at 2-1 with primarily backup players.
  • Levis led Titans to three field goals and one late touchdown.
  • Next games for Bears and Titans on September 13.
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With Caleb Williams watching from the sideline, Bagent completed his first seven passes for 155 yards. Coach Robert Saleh had talked of building reps for his starters through the preseason games for his Titans (2-1).

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