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Preseason Week 1: Game Recap vs. Bengals and News from Chicago Bears
****First-Team Offense Shines; Bengals Win Preseason Opener**
WEB Williams and the Bears' first-team offense played the entire first half, bouncing back from a slow start.
The Chicago Bears' first-team offense, led by quarterback Justin Fields, played the entire first half of their preseason opener against the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday, August 11th, 2023.
After a slow start, the offense found its rhythm, moving the ball down the field with ease. Fields completed 10 of 18 passes for 104 yards and a touchdown, while running back David Montgomery rushed for 45 yards on 9 carries.
WEB Punting Stats
The Bears averaged 50.0 yards on their four punts in the game.
- Tory Taylor averaged 50.0 yards on 3 punts.
- Corliss Waitman punted once for 51 yards.
WEB Head Coach Matt Eberflus' Comments
After the game, head coach Matt Eberflus said he was pleased with the offense's performance, especially in the second quarter.
"I thought the offense did a good job of moving the ball in the second quarter," Eberflus said. "We were able to sustain drives and put points on the board. That's what we need to see from our offense."
WEB Other News from Training Camp
- Offensive coordinator Shane Waldron left the team to take a job with the Los Angeles Rams.
- The Bears signed veteran quarterback Trevor Siemian to a one-year contract.
- Wide receiver N'Keal Harry was placed on injured reserve with an ankle injury.
- The Bears will host the Seattle Seahawks in their second preseason game on August 19th, 2023.
WEB Conclusion
The Chicago Bears got their preseason off to a mixed start with a loss to the Cincinnati Bengals.
However, there were some positive signs from the first-team offense, which played well in the second quarter.
The Bears will look to build on those positives when they host the Seattle Seahawks in their second preseason game next week.
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