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The Cincinnati Bengals have a quick turnaround from the second preseason game of the summer to Thursday’s Week 3 finale. There, the Bengals return to Paycor Stadium for their annual linkup with the Indianapolis Colts. Like the prior weekend’s game against the Chicago Bears, the Bengals won’t play many starters, if any. In the past, this third (or final) preseason game was the … [Read more...] about Colts vs. Bengals: Time, television, radio and streaming schedule

The Cincinnati Bengals final 53-man roster projection looks similar to the first after the team’s second preseason game. What was important during that loss to the Chicago Bears, though, was that some of the guys who made the leap onto the final projected 53 once again proved they belonged. That means some unexpected names making the final roster along the offensive line and at … [Read more...] about Bengals 53-man roster projection after second preseason game

The Cincinnati Bengals got some big performances from certain players on Saturday during the preseason Week 2 encounter with the Chicago Bears. While preseason games are only a small fraction of what goes into a team’s decision-making process, this one felt more important than most exhibitions for the Bengals. They played just a few starters, tried some new players in new spots … [Read more...] about Bengals studs and duds from preseason Week 2 loss to Bears

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow doesn’t figure to see a preseason field again this summer. That’s by design — Burrow had the touchdown series in the preseason opener and will effectively take similar, borderline live-game reps in joint practices with two different teams over the next few weeks. And let Burrow tell it, he’s ready for Week 1 even without more preseason … [Read more...] about Joe Burrow’s revealing comments should set fan expectations high for Week 1

The Cincinnati Bengals have made a number of roster moves since the last look at the 90-man roster. Injuries have forced the team’s hand, with two more players getting carted off from the practice field during a joint sessions with the Chicago Bears on Thursday. Now, ahead of the team’s preseason game against those Bears in Chicago, the team will be thin at spots like edge … [Read more...] about Bengals 90-man roster ahead of preseason Week 2 vs. Bears