Bengals

2022 - 8 - 12

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Scouting the enemy: Bengals preseason opener chat with Raising ... (The Stripe Hype)

The Cincinnati Bengals take on the Arizona Cardinals in the preseason opener at the newly-named Paycor Stadium. Let's learn more about the opponent.

The Cardinals kept him and Marquise Brown out of the Red and White intrasquad scrimmage and he only did individual work. The Cardinals drafted two EDGE/LB’s in Sanders and Cam Thomas out of San Diego State, but Sanders has been flashing as of late. “The biggest spots are the DE/EDGE spot opposite J.J. Watt and the second starting cornerback spot opposite Byron Murphy. Marco Wilson, a 2021 fourth round pick, was supposed to step up and take over that CB2 spot, but he recently went down with an injury and may not make it back to play on Friday night. Given his suspension for the first six games, who are the projected starting wideouts? As for the defensive line, there are so many candidates that are all racing to get that DE2 spot and it’s gonna be a battle royale to see who wins it – especially with only three preseason games. “Many Cardinals fans were happy to see Brown come to town as he’s a former teammate of Kyler Murray’s at Oklahoma (and some are even still holding out hope the team will trade for CeeDee Lamb, but that needs to stop). Once DeAndre Hopkins’ suspension was announced, it made more sense why GM Steve Keim traded for him.

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Cards Beat Bengals In Preseason Opener (Bengals.com)

With the starters sitting for Friday night's preseason opener at Paycor Stadium, the Bengals couldn't avoid the three things they handled so masterfully ...

He played all but the first and last series, went 13 of 24 for 190 yards and had a nice 31-yard look to Patrick taking advantage of a blown coverage. The Bengals dialed up a Double A gap blitz and edge Raymond Johnson III stunted up the middle and had McSorley dead to rights. Dax Hill got his hands on two passes and had a tackle. They closed the half with two touchdowns, one coming shortly after quarterback Jake Browning and center Trey Hill mishandled a snap at the Bengals 21. But Hill came back on the next series and broke up McSorley's third-down pass in the end zone and just missed an interception. Both operations had a hand in the kicks.

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Arizona Cardinals at Cincinnati Bengals preseason game open thread (Revenge of the Birds)

It is week one of the 2022 NFL preseason for the Arizona Cardinals and they are taking on the defending AFC Champion Cincinnati Bengals. That means.

- Streaming: NFL app or the Arizona Cardinals app (Available only if you are out of market) If you are out of market, make sure you check in with the NFL app or the Arizona Cardinals app. It is week one of the 2022 NFL preseason for the Arizona Cardinals and they are taking on the defending AFC Champion Cincinnati Bengals.

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Cardinals beat Bengals 36-23 in sloppy preseason opener (WRALSportsFan.com)

Jonathan Ward, trying to win a spot in a crowded Arizona backfield, ran for two touchdowns and the Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Bengals 36-23 in a ...

Bates was frustrated with efforts to sign a long-term contract, and the team put the franchise tag on him for the season. ... TE Mitchell Wilcox left in the first quarter with an ankle injury and didn't return. Cincinnati rushed for only 62 yards in the entire game. ... CB Cam Taylor-Britt, a second-round draft pick in the spring, has a core muscle injury, but further details weren't provided. That left third-stringer Jake Browning to direct Cincinnati the rest of the way, going 13 for 24 for 190 yards. That included a 60-yard run by running back Chris Evans that was erased by a holding penalty. The Bengals star, who had an appendectomy on July 27, is expected to be ready for the regular-season opener Sept. 11. “There’s always stuff you have to learn.” It was a messy affair for the Bengals' rookies and back-ups. Bengals: Allen went out after playing the first series. "Long way to go. The Bengals lost Brandon Allen, who backed up Burrow last season, early in the game with a concussion.

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Postgame Observations: Offensive Line Struggles, Bengals Lose to ... (Sports Illustrated)

Postgame Observations: Offensive Line Struggles, Cincinnati Bengals Lose to Arizona Cardinals 36-23.

Brandon Allen suffered a concussion in the first quarter. If the door was cracked for rookie Cordell Volson entering Friday's game, it slammed open after Carman's performance in the first half. He finished 6-for-6 for 76 yards and one touchdown. Plitt also had a perfect 158.3 passer rating. Clark Harris was the long snapper and Drue Chrisman was the holder on the long kick. CINCINNATI — The Bengals lost to the Cardinals 36-23 on Friday night in the preseason opener.

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How To Watch: Cardinals vs. Bengals Preseason Week 1 (AZCardinals.com)

Check out all the ways to watch, listen and live stream the Arizona Cardinals at the Cincinnati Bengals on August 12, 2022.

- Game day programming begins at 12:30 p.m. with "Cardinals Early Bird," a half-hour look at the week of preparation. - Arizona Cardinals Spanish (@AZCardenales) - Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals)

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Bengals vs Cardinals: 6 winners and 4 losers from NFL Preseason ... (Cincy Jungle)

The Cincinnati Bengals were back in action tonight, taking on the Arizona Cardinals in their first preseason game of the 2022 season.

While neither Drue Chrisman or Kevin Huber looked particularly bad, neither did anything to get a leg up on the other. Hill had a near interception in the end zone, but wasn’t able to haul it in as the receiver turned into a defender. Add in a solid showing from rookie Cordell Volson and Carman may find himself on the wrong side of the left guard battle if he doesn’t improve, quickly. Punters: It appears the Bengals are having a true battle for the punter position for the first time in 13 years. Zach Carter: Rookie defensive lineman Zach Carter had a strong showing in the first half. Let’s take a look at the winners and losers of Friday night’s contest.

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What we learned from the Bengals' preseason opener against ... (Cincinnati.com)

Here's what we learned from the Bengals' 36-23 preseason loss to the Arizona Cardinals Friday at Paycor Stadium.

The Bengals signed Drew Plitt following the news that Burrow would miss time during training camp and it's highly likely Cincinnati adds another quarterback with Allen and Burrow likely out another week. Anarumo is known for playing up to six defensive backs at times and it appears Hill could be a major contributor in his first season. Following the game, Taylor said the initial reports are that Allen shouldn't be out for an extended period of time. He recorded two pass breakups on critical third downs and looked comfortable in his role in the middle of the field. "He made two real good plays, one down there in the low red (zone) and one on the field there on third down. Taylor said that position is far from solidified and it showed in the first preseason game. "We want those guys to get as many reps as possible," Taylor said of the battle at left guard. On Friday against the Cardinals, Carman played the entire first half and was the only offensive starter to play. They feel they lucked out in landing Hill, especially with Jessie Bates and Vonn Bell’s futures in Cincinnati following this season yet to be determined. Carman showed up out of shape for training camp and after a move from left tackle where he spent his time in Clemson at to guard, he struggled and slipped down Cincinnati’s depth chart. While it’s the first preseason game and there’s no reason to panic completely, Carman not dominating the Cardinals’ second-team defensive line is underwhelming. Offensive line coach Frank Pollack shared the plan with Carman and Volson.

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WATCH: Highlights from Cardinals' 36-23 preseason win over Bengals (Cards Wire)

Quarterbacks Trace McSorley and Jarret Gurantano each threw touchdown passes. Running back Jonathan Ward had a pair of touchdown runs. Linebacker Victoir ...

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Arizona Cardinals blowout Cincinnati Bengals in first preseason game (Revenge of the Birds)

It wasn't pretty, but it could be a sign of things to come. The Arizona Cardinals were dominant in their 36-23 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in their ...

It was a complete performance for the Arizona Cardinals and should make some people feel like the Cardinals are continuing to head in the right direction. Meanwhile, until the guys that are unlikely to make the team came in, the defense was really, really solid. The Arizona Cardinals were dominant in their 36-23 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in their first preseason game of 2022.

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Jackson Carman winning LG job isn't a given after Bengals ... (The Stripe Hype)

Jackson Carman is the only Cincinnati Bengals offensive lineman who has to fight for his starting job. He didn't put up a very good fight.

There are two more preseason games before the regular season opener gets underway so Carman still has a chance to turn things around. He might already find himself in that situation after his pitiful showing during Friday’s preseason opener against the Cardinals. Yes, Volson went against lesser talent but it’s still a positive sign that he did good things when the opportunity presented itself.

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Top reactions after Bengals lose to Cardinals in preseason opener (Bengals Wire)

Despite an early slew of injuries to the likes of Brandon Allen and some rough offensive line play, names like Chris Evans and — of course — Evan McPherson had ...

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Bengals takeaways: O-line struggles, Dax Hill shines, Jessie Bates ... (The Athletic)

After Jackson Carman's struggles on Friday, it might be time to see Cordell Volson at left guard for the Bengals.

He was also twisting during another portion of his workout, one of the best signs as he looks to get over the pain in his abdomen. If that ends up being the case, that leaves plenty of time for him to feel closer to full power by the time the Steelers come to Paycor Stadium in 29 days. While a 4-yard return doesn’t look impressive on the surface, it was an extremely short punt that Lassiter had no chance of fielding. It indeed was Bates in the suite and not just a random pair of Nikes on his account. That versatility was one of the primary selling points for the Michigan product and they put it on display Friday. Both should make coaches feel better about what looked to potentially be a concern coming out of camp with the depth behind the starting four up front. He also knocked down a pass with his left hand while in a bull rush from the three-technique spot. On his third snap, he successfully picked up a stunt similar to the one the Cardinals ran in the first half. Just before halftime, Bengals safety Jessie Bates III posted a video to his Instagram story of his feet on the rail of a suite on the 20-yard line of Paycor Stadium. McSorley eyed an open route up the seam, but Hill read the throw and beat the receiver to the spot. He also got shoved back into the lap of quarterback Jake Browning on another play, forcing Browning to spike the ball into the ground. Jackson Carman was the only projected offensive starter to appear in the 36-23 loss, playing the entire first half before turning things over to Volson after halftime.

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7 winners and 7 losers from Bengals preseason opener vs. Cardinals (The Stripe Hype)

The Cincinnati Bengals lost their preseason opener to the Arizona Cardinals but fear not! It was only preseason. Who were the winners and losers?

He had a few noteworthy plays in the first half and looked to be a nice rotational piece for the d-line this year. The second-year kicker knocked through a 56-yarder and a 58-yarder and showed yet again why he was one of the most fun Bengals to watch last year. He brought the noise in his first preseason game, knocking down a pass on his first snap in the stripes. Prince struggled to show much of anything and the lowlight was late in the first half when he was pushed around by Christian Ringo and eventually led to a strip sack. Unfortunately, it didn’t go well for Carman. He looked like he was on roller skates throughout the night and was the only overall starter left out on the field when it was all said and done. It might have just been a preseason outing but it was still good to see the stripes back out there doing their thing.

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Cincinnati Bengals stock up, stock down after preseason opener (Bengals Wire)

But it wasn't all bad for the team and names trying to make the final roster. Here's a look at stock risers and fallers. Stock up: S Dax Hill.

He’s shifty, versatile and ready to have that No. 2 spot as a sophomore. He was struggling with the backups and making notable mistakes, so despite his second-round status, he might not be getting first-team reps much longer. He’s not going to be a starter during the regular season, but it’s a really good start to his pro career. That is, some key pieces on the line took a nosedive on a night where most of the team’s outright starters didn’t see the field. He already showed he can play the slot in three-safety looks, which is good to know for the regular season. Here’s a look at stock risers and fallers.

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Quick Hits: Zac Taylor's To-Do-List After Loss; Bengals Embrace ... (Bengals.com)

This orange-and-black chunk of the world seemed to be getting back closer to normal Friday night in downtown Cincinnati as the Bengals played the first game ...

"I have to go back and look at it," Hill said. The last time he was in the building? "He jumped out at you," Taylor said, "He made two real good plays, one down there in the low red (zone) and one on the field there on third down. He played the entire first half and got his hand on two balls along with a tackle. I got it on tape the coaches know what I can do. "We have to be more disciplined – have to be much more disciplined," Taylor said. So did a little duck-and-juke to the edge for a five-yard touchdown. I've got to see the clips to really know what happened." "You could feel the energy and the excitement. We'll just see where we he's at and assess that and figure out where we need to go." The crowd of 60,760 snapped, crackled and popped even though it was a 36-23 loss to the NFC West Cardinals in a mere preseason opener. "It's kind of weird because, normally for a field goal, you just stay quiet and that's pretty much it, but it was really cool to see the crowd get involved," McPherson said.

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4 things we learned from the Bengals' (mostly) ugly preseason loss ... (Cincy Jungle)

An offense that is to be headed by Joe Burrow and feature Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, Tyler Boyd, Joe Mixon, and a revamped o-line should look a lot different ...

Just look at the crowd’s reaction to this 58-yard field goal in the first quarter: I can’t imagine a kicker being more popular in a city. Yes, it was backups against backups or even the backups of backups against backups of backups and sometimes even... He was actually developing some nice chemistry with fourth-stringer Drew Plitt, who had the best night of all the quarterbacks. Check out Pryor’s toe drag on the first catch in this clip: Neither Brandon Allen nor Jake Browning is taking the Bengals places.

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