Bengals RELEASE Cody Ford + Wide Receivers Continue To Shine In Preseason Ft. Dohnte Meyers

The Bengals didn’t need Joe Burrow or their other starters to make a statement in Preseason Week 2. Instead, Cincinnati’s depth took center stage in a convincing 27-9 victory over the Chicago Bears at Paycor Stadium.

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The biggest takeaway was the performance of veteran quarterback Josh Johnson. With Cincinnati resting its top quarterbacks, the 40-year-old Johnson looked comfortable and efficient, completing 15 of 23 passes for 156 yards and two touchdowns. He led a 14-play, 67-yard opening drive against Chicago’s starting defense and later connected with rookie receiver Colbie Young for a 17-yard touchdown before finding Tanner Hudson for another score.

Young continued to strengthen his case for a roster spot, catching three passes for 48 yards and a touchdown. Rookie defensive tackle Landon Robinson also flashed, including a 12-yard sack of Bears quarterback Miller Moss. Cincinnati’s young players are making the roster competition increasingly interesting as the preseason winds down.

Sean Clifford added another encouraging performance after taking over at quarterback, immediately leading a scoring drive and throwing a 20-yard touchdown to rookie receiver Noah Thomas. Evan McPherson was also perfect on his field-goal attempts, including an impressive 58-yarder.

There were still concerns. The offensive line depth remains a question, particularly at tackle, while Cincinnati will need to monitor linebacker and cornerback depth. Cody Ford’s struggles against Chicago further highlighted the need for dependable protection behind the starters.

Still, going 2-0 in the preseason while getting valuable reps for young players is a positive sign. For Cincinnati, Week 2 was less about the final score and more about discovering which depth players can help the Bengals when the games start counting.

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