Cincinnati Bengals show depth, but fall to the Chicago Bears 3-27 in second preseason game

CHICAGO — The Cincinnati Bengals fell to the Chicago Bears on Saturday in their second preseason game of the 2024 season.

While the Bengals showed depth in the 3-27 loss, it wasn't enough to produce any touchdowns.

The Bengals' only points from the day came from a 54-yard field goal from Money Mac himself Evan McPherson as he closed out the first half.

Throughout the first quarter, Cincinnati and the Bears shared drives ending in back-to-back punts before Chicago eventually hit the scoreboard first with a field goal. The Bears drive was a result of Bengals QB Logan Woodside throwing an interception at the top of the second quarter.

For his first NFL touchdown, Bears QB and No. 1 overall draft pick Caleb Williams scrambled into the red zone to bring Chicago's lead to 0-10.

Woodside threw his second interception of the day from a pass intended for receiver Cole Burgess. Bears linebacker Terell Smith intecepted the ball at the Chicago 39-yard line, and the drive led to the Bears' second TD with a 4-yard pass from Tyler Bagent to receiver Dante Pettis.

Bagent and Pettis then extended that lead with a 25-yard passing touchdown.

The Bears then rounded out their 27-3 preseason victory with a 51-yard field goal after the Bengals fumbled on their fourth quarter-opening drive.

The Bengals will close out their preseason games against the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday, Aug. 22 at Paycor Stadium.

The Bengals 2024 season opens at home Sunday, Sept. 8 against the New England Patriots.