Studs and duds from Chicago's preseason loss

Key Points:

• The Chicago Bears lost 27-9 to the Cincinnati Bengals in a preseason game, failing to score a touchdown and being shut out in the second half, with struggles especially evident when reserve players took the field.
• Rookie defensive tackle Jordan van den Berg stood out with disruptive play, including quarterback pressure and run-stopping, marking him as a promising talent for the Bears' defense.
• The secondary had a difficult night, particularly cornerback Dontae Manning, who allowed two touchdowns despite leading the team in tackles, while backup quarterbacks exploited the defense for 282 yards and three touchdowns.
• Running back Roschon Johnson made a strong case for the third running back position by leading the team with 42 yards on 12 carries and showing effectiveness on crucial plays and special teams.
• Specialists Cairo Santos (kicker) and Tory Taylor (punter) were bright spots, contributing all of the Bears' points and helping flip field position in a game where the offense struggled significantly.