Chicago Bears quarterback Miller Moss, center, is stopped by Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Isaiah Foskey (51) and Bengals defensive lineman Landon Robinson (96) during the second half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Tanner Pearson) ORG XMIT: NYAG181

CINCINNATI (AP) — With Joe Burrow, Joe Flacco and the rest of Cincinnati's starters and key backups watching in street clothes, 40-year-old journeyman Josh Johnson led the Bengals to a 27-9 preseason victory over the Chicago Bears on Saturday night.

The Cincinnati Bengals host the Chicago Bears at Paycor Stadium in the penultimate preseason game before the NFL season starts. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. and the game will be broadcast on Fox 19 (WXIX-TV).

Caleb Williams started Saturday’s preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals and led the starters to a field goal on the opening drive. Williams completed 2 of 5 passes for 28 yards.

The Bears starting offense played a series against the Bengals defense on Saturday. Here is how they did.

Bears linebacker Nephi Sewell was carted off after suffering a leg injury during a preseason game against the Bengals.

The Bengals will really test a training camp breakout against the Bears, giving him a chance to make the final roster.

Ja’Marr Chase praised the Bengals’ new-look defense in an interview after a joint practice with the Bears. David Wysong