The Cincinnati Bengals and Chicago Bears will battle during Week 2 of the NFL preseason. Both teams have playoff aspirations, and the preseason is a fantastic time to get glimpses into which depth players could step up in a big moment during the season. As with every preseason game, get some good reps in and get out of there healthy, players.
Here is everything you need to know surrounding the Bengals vs. Bears Week 2 preseason game, including how you can listen and which radio stations are available.
Cincinnati Bengals at Chicago Bears
- Start time: Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, 1 p.m. ET
- Channel: NFL Network
- Live stream options: NFL App, NFL+, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV,
- Radio stations: Bengals Gameday Radio, WBBM Newsradio 780 AM & 105.9 FM
- Starting QBs: TBD
- Betting lines:
- Spread: CHI -6
- Total: 37.5
- Moneyline: Bears -258, Bengals +210
The Cincinnati Bengals head to Soldier Field to take on the Chicago Bears in the next NFL matchup. Bengals fans lit up with joy as they watched QB Joe Burrow march down the field on the first drive of Cincinnati’s preseason opener and throw a touchdown for the first time since injuring his wrist last season. The Bengals didn’t score again until late in the fourth quarter.
Last year’s signal-caller in Burrow’s stead, Jake Browning, had a night to forget, completing 10 of his 18 passes for 52 yards and a touchdown. Logan Woodside, on the other hand, helped the Bengals fight back, including throwing a 37-yard TD to Jermaine Burton to take the lead.
While Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB John Wolford answered right back with a touchdown drive of his own, Woodside made another valiant effort to get the win, coming up just short. While the passing game was rolling, the rushing game was a bit disappointing. The Bengals coaching staff will be looking for a better performance than 36 yards on 13 carries.
Meanwhile, Chicago whooped the Buffalo Bills in their second preseason matchup, downing Buffalo 33-6 in rookie QB Caleb Williams’ NFL preseason debut. The 2024 first-overall pick directed two scoring drives to start the game as the Bears kicked two field goals. But after an uninspiring first half, the Bears broke loose. QB Tyson Bagent led an eight-play, 59-yard drive capped by a Velus Jones Jr. rushing TD.
While the Bills responded with a field goal, the Bears intercepted quarterback Shane Buechele and returned the ball 53 yards for a touchdown. They scored two more touchdowns in the fourth quarter as the Bills had no answers.
Will Chicago be able to keep the momentum going and win a third preseason game in a row? Despite only being preseason action, the Bears look much better on both sides of the football heading into the regular season.
Bengals at Bears Betting Preview
The Chicago Bears appear to be one of the more aggressive teams this preseason in terms of playing their starters, which makes sense when trying to bed in a rookie. They scored 33 points last week, albeit 21 of those came in the fourth quarter. They also had 21 points through three quarters in the Hall of Fame Game.
The Cincinnati Bengals’ defense allowed 17 points to a Kyle Trask and John Wolford-driven offense last week, which doesn’t fill me with confidence for this week. The Bears should be capable of getting back to that 20-point region if they continue riding with their starters.
For more betting analysis, make sure to check out PFN’s Week 2 preseason picks and predictions.