Tonight’s preseason clash between the Chicago Bears and the Cincinnati Bengals just got a whole lot more intense, especially for Chicago, as QB2 Tyson Bagent is officially out with a hamstring issue. This isn’t just a minor blip for the Bears, it throws their entire backup QB plan into overdrive for Week 2 of the preseason.
Bears Set to Unleash Starters as Bengals Take It Easy
It’s preseason week two, and these two teams are approaching it totally differently. Last week, both squads snagged wins in their openers. The Bengals mostly rolled with their starters last week, but after practicing together on Thursday, they announced they’re hitting the brakes tonight, sitting most of their key guys. The Bears, though? Crickets. No declaration from them, and all the chatter points to them playing *some* starters. Remember their last regular season meeting? A wild 47-42 shootout where the Bears pulled off the win, thanks to an insane Caleb Williams-to-Colston Loveland touchdown. Tonight’s stakes won’t be that high, but the injury risk is always real. Let’s just hope everyone gets through it clean.
The QB Battle Heats Up Behind Caleb Williams
Now, about that QB room. With Bagent sidelined, things get super interesting. Last year, Caleb Williams saw action in the first two series of preseason game number two against the Bills, going 6 of 10 for 107 yards and a touchdown pass. So, it’s not out of the question we see him for a bit again. But with Bagent out, it means Case Keenum is next up after Williams, and then Miller Moss is set to get a serious workload. This is huge for Moss, especially if he’s eyeing a practice squad spot in 2026. This isn’t just reps, it’s an audition, and he’s suddenly got a bigger stage.
Tonight isn’t just another preseason game, it’s a critical evaluation for Chicago’s depth, especially at quarterback. Every snap for Keenum and Moss now carries extra weight. Let’s see who steps up and makes the most of this unexpected opportunity, and fingers crossed everyone stays healthy out there!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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