The Bengals' First Preseason Game Has Some BIG Storylines...

The Cincinnati Bengals will face the Detroit Lions for their first preseason game of 2026. Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and Dexter Lawrence are expected to see the field, and there are plenty storylines to discuss... James Rapien breaks down everything he's watching for in Cincinnati's first preseason game, from how the starting offense looks, Dexter Lawrence's Bengals debut, the young linebackers, the secondary and some of the most important roster battles. Cashius Howell, Colbie Young, Tahj Brooks, DJ Ivey, the backup defensive tackles, the swing tackle competition and plenty of other young Bengals will get a chance to make an impression. It all starts on Thursday night at 7pm ET! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.