The Cincinnati Bengals are entering the 2026 season with as much hype as any other team in the NFL. After missing the playoffs in each of the past three seasons, Cincinnati changed up the roster construction plan over the offseason.

Experts favor the Bengals at 63% over the Buccaneers in Sunday's NFL opener, with Tampa Bay's Vita Vea locked in for Week 1 after a contract extension. Full expert prediction, Polymarket odds, and best bets here.

The Cincinnati Bengals may have found a special young playmaker in Jack Endries, who made a strong first impression during his NFL preseason debut.

Tanner Hudson Extends Bengals Lead Against Bears With Short Preseason Touchdown

With most of their starters in, the Bears allowed a long field-goal drive to Bengals' third-string quarterback Josh Johnson.

A pair of 1-0 teams meet Saturday night when the Cincinnati Bengals welcome the Chicago Bears to Paycor Stadium for their second game of the 2026 NFL preseason. Aug 15, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Miller Moss (16) runs the ball against the Cleveland Browns during the second half at Soldier Field.

For the Cincinnati Bengals, this week has been all about Dexter Lawrence. Lawrence wrecked the Chicago Bears and had Bears media singing his praises. His mere presence during join

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, center, greets players during warm ups before a preseason NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)