Bengals beat Bears 27-9 in preseason, rookie receivers shine
The Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Chicago Bears 27-9 in their second preseason game at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on August 22, 2026, with rookie wide receivers Colbie Young and Dohnte Meyers leading the offense and several defensive players earning praise, Cincy Jungle reported. Earlier the two teams held a joint preseason practice, during which the Bengals' defense generated consistent pressure while the offense showed mixed results, Cincy Jungle said.
Sports Illustrated noted that the Bears' secondary returned and defensive play was solid, but the offensive line struggled. Cincy Jungle had previously announced that the game would be played on August 22 at Paycor Stadium, listed television, radio and streaming options, and highlighted several rookies as potential roster candidates.
