The Cincinnati Bengals started the preseason against the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday, losing 34-27.
There, the Bengals will played Joe Burrow and other starters for part of the first quarter as part of an effort to fix the slow-starting issues that have plagued the Zac Taylor era to date.
Burrow threw a pair of touchdowns before making his exit, giving way to a rough showing from the Cincinnati defense despite some flashes from first-round pick Shemar Stewart.
FINAL: Eagles 34, Bengals 27
Tanner Hudson scores 2nd TD: Eagles 34, Bengals 27
Hudson going from the first team to the end of the game is interesting. It helped him show off, though, including his second touchdown of the night.
Evan McPherson hits from 51 yards: Eagles 34, Bengals 20
Interesting notes from late in the game include McKinnley Jackson still out there at defensive tackle and Tanner Hudson still working with the offense at tight end.
Jake Browning struggles as Eagles score again: Eagles 34, Bengals 17
Brutal showing for backup quarterback Jake Browning, which might just open the door for Desmond Ridder.
Evan McPherson fires back: Eagles 27, Bengals 17
Jermaine Burton, fighting to keep his sophomore turnaround going, had an impressive punt return to set up a field goal.
Jake Elliott hits Bengals for field goal: Eagles 27, Bengals 14
Old friend Jake Elliott converts to put the Eagles up big. The Bengals defense had some crucial penalties that gave Philadelphia extra chances. DJ Ivey struggled and likely hurt his spot on the cornerback depth chart.
HALFTIME: Eagles 24, Bengals 14
The Bengals defense, from first string on down, had a rough time in the first half. Philadelphia passer Tanner McKee flourished as a result:
Bengals hold Eagles to field goal: Bengals 14, Eagles 10
It isn’t pretty, but the Bengals get it done as the first team gets one more chance, holding the Eagles to a field goal.
Ja’Marr Chase torches Eagles for TD: Bengals 14, Eagles 7
Chase turns upfield after a reception and erupts upfield for a 36-yard score.
Deja Vu as Bengals defense struggles: Bengals 7, Eagles 7
The new-look Bengals defense under Al Golden coughs up 75 yards and a touchdown on the opening drive
Bengals strike first: Bengals 7, Eagles 0
Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase picked up right where they left off last season, with Burrow going 6-of-7 for 71 yards and a touchdown to Tanner Hudson.
Bengals starting OL vs. Eagles
The Bengals took the ball first and rolled out this look with the first team:
RT Amarius MimsRG Lucas PatrickC Ted KarrisLG Dylan FairchildLT Orlando Brown Jr.
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What channel is Bengals vs. Eagles game on today? Time, TV schedule
TV Channel: WXIX (FOX19)
Start time: 7:30 p.m. EST
Bengals vs. Eagles will broadcast locally in Week 1 of the 2025 NFL preseason.
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This article originally appeared on Bengals Wire: Bengals lose to Eagles in preseason Week 1: Highlights and recap
Reporting by Chris Roling, Bengals Wire / Bengals Wire
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