The Cincinnati Bengals and Chicago Bears are set to face off in a tune-up game ahead of the 2024 NFL season. The Bengals lost their preseason opener to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, while the Bears improved to 2-0 in the preseason after a victory over the Buffalo Bills.
Yes, the Bengals versus Bears game will be available on FuboTV. The streaming giants are a go-to option for NFL fans who aren't huge fans of cable TV.
Bengals vs Bears live stream details, TV schedule
The Cincinnati Bengals and Chicago Bears were out of the playoff picture in the 2023 NFL season. Both teams have playoff expectations in 2024, and it all starts with a solid preseason showing.
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Here's what you need to know about how to watch the game:
- Date: Saturday, August 17, 2024
- Live stream: FuboTV and DAZN
- Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
- TV: NFL+
- Venue: Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois
Bengals vs Bears injury report
The Cincinnati Bengals will be without the services of D'Ante Smith, Chris Evans and Cam Sample, as all three players are currently on injured reserve. Brad Robbins, Jake Browning and Ja'Marr Chase are currently listed as questionable due to niggling injuries.
The Chicago Bears will be without Kiran Amegadjie, as the offensive tackle is currently on the active/NFI list. Patrick Scales is currently sidelined due to a back injury and is unlikely to play any part of the game.
Is Joe Burrow playing today?
Joe Burrow will not play against the Chicago Bears today. According to Pro Football Network, Bengals head coach Zac Taylor has confirmed that Cincinnati’s starters, including Burrow, will not play in the team’s second preseason game of 2024.
Rather than play against the Bears, Burrow will instead be on the sidelines. It remains to be seen whether Taylor will let Burrow see the field in the last preseason game versus the Indianapolis Colts.
Is Caleb Williams playing today?
Caleb Williams and other Chicago Bears starters are likely to play against the Cincinnati Bengals in today's preseason game. The Bears HC Matt Eberflus said spectators will see the vital players play against the Bengals and that he feels confident with the process set so far in preseason training camp.
Eberflus spoke about his plan to let starters get reps ahead of the regular season in order to get them up to speed. Hence, Williams' fans should see the first overall pick of the 2024 NFL draft in action versus the Bengals.
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