Journeyman QB, 40, Leads Bengals to Preseason Win

Forty-year-old journeyman quarterback Josh Johnson successfully led the Cincinnati Bengals to a 27-9 preseason victory against the Chicago Bears. With the team's regular starters resting, Johnson directed the offense effectively, culminating in two touchdown passes before halftime. These scores gave the Bengals a significant advantage, contributing to their second preseason win of the year. Rookie receiver Colbie Young and veteran tight end Tanner Hudson were the recipients of these touchdown throws.

Chicago's highly anticipated rookie quarterback, Caleb Williams, made his preseason debut, participating in the opening series. However, his time on the field was brief, yielding limited yardage and ending with a field goal. Case Keenum took over for Williams and played until halftime. The Bengals also saw strong performances from emerging players like receiver Dohnte Meyers, who contributed significantly in various roles. Sean Clifford later extended the Bengals' lead with another touchdown pass in the second half, solidifying the team's dominant preseason performance.