The Chicago Bears are back in action for their Week 2 preseason showdown against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Chicago is coming off an explosive showing from the offense, beating the Bengals' biggest rivals, the Cleveland Browns, 34-10. Cincinnati also got a win, but they returned the favor for the Bears, beating NFC North rival Detroit Lions 16-14.
After the two teams had their joint practices, they have a better idea on what to expect with their game. Here is a look at what fans need to know about the contest, including how to watch the game.
How to watch the Bears vs. Bengals
Several ways to get the job done. For Chicago, the game will be on FOX32 Chicago. For Cincinnati, it will be on FOX19 (WXIX) and the Bengals Preseason TV Network.
The best streaming option for the game is NFL+, which shows out-of-market preseason games. Fubo is another option, and they offer a free trial if fans want to take advantage of it.
Key Bears injuries to monitor
Tyson Bagent, QB
Bagent is dealing with a hamstring injury that he suffered in the Browns preseason game. He is most likely to win the play, which sets up Case Keenum to start and Miller Moss to finish the game.
Kyle Monangai, RB
The biggest injury of the week was Monangai hurting his knee one day after the Browns preseason game and later being diagnosed with a hyperextended knee injury. He is not expected to play the rest of the preseason and could be in jeopardy of missing Week 1 against the Carolina Panthers.
Tyrique Stevenson, CB
Stevenson was dealing with an injury, but has worked his way back to the field. He most likely won't play in the preseason game, but it is worth monitoring.
Luther Burden III, WR
Burden is out for the whole preseason with a groin injury and could play in Week 1. He was not going to play much anyways in the preseason since he is a starter and would not be used in the lineup.
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Coby Bryant, S
Bryant is going to be out for most of the 2026 season with a left knee injury, but could possibly return late in the year or in the playoffs. The hope is that he will somehow work his way back onto the field sooner rather than later.
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