# Game Recap: Bears fall to Bengals in second preseason game

- Status: game-day
- Source: Chicago Bears
- Published: 2026-08-23T04:13:00.000Z
- Original: https://www.chicagobears.com/news/game-recap-bears-fall-to-bengals-in-second-preseason-game

## The Ditka

After sitting out last weekend’s preseason opener, most Bears starters saw limited action in Saturday night’s 27-9 loss to the Bengals. Caleb Williams and the No. 1 offense played only the opening possession of the game, marching 33 yards on eight plays to set up Cairo Santos’ 45-yard field goal. Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.

## Why it matters

Read the originating outlet for the full report.