Bengals reach final Sunday before 2026 opener

Paycor Stadium hosts a 1 p.m. kickoff on Sept. 13.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 61 min read

RT @Bengals: Last Sunday without football. https://t.co/IsJ4EPnMo4 Via @NFL on X

What happened: Cincinnati closed preseason Aug. 28 with a 30-13 road win. The club returns Monday to begin game-week preparation.

Why it matters: The opener starts a five-game stretch before an Oct. 18 bye. Two of Cincinnati’s first three games will be played on the road.

By the numbers: Cincinnati went 3-0 in preseason, outscoring opponents 73-36 for a plus-37 margin.

What to watch: Opening-week injury reports and the final depth chart are next.

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