The Bengals had their first preseason game today against Chicago, and escaped with a win. The game was very close for much of the second half, but the team pulled away and won 30-27 at home. The work on both offense and defense was so balanced that it’s impossible to give the credit to anyone in particular. This Week 1 victory was a real team effort for the Bengals.
They started out hot in the first half, jumping out to a 23-14 lead at halftime. Surprisingly, the starters actually played a little more than a quarter, likely contributing to the 9 point lead.