The Bears are off to a 2-0 start in preseason action after they rolled past the Bills, 33-6, on Saturday and saw No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams get his first taste of the NFL scene.
Williams showed flashes of brilliance for Chicago, finishing the game with four completions for just under 100 yards. The Bears limited him for obvious reasons, given that he is the proverbial face and future of a franchise starving for long-term success. The Bears last made the NFC Championship during the 2010-11 season, losing to the eventual Super Bowl champion Packers.
The Bears last made the playoffs in 2018-19, losing to the Eagles in the wild-card round thanks to a missed field goal attempt by Cody Parkey, which would have won the game for Chicago.
With Williams getting his feet wet, he'll get an opportunity to take his first snaps in front of his home crowd, which will become a familiar routine for the highly-touted rookie.
Meanwhile, Cincinnati is coming off a 17-14 loss to the Buccaneers and is trying to keep Joe Burrow 100 percent healthy in what is shaping up to be a difficult AFC North slate come September.
The Sporting News has all the necessary details leading up to the game between the Bears and Bengals, including TV and streaming options.
What channel is the Bengals vs. Bears on today?
- Local TV channels: WXIX (FOX/19 - Cincinnati) | WFLD (FOX/32 - Chicago)
- Out-of-market TV channel: NFL Network
- Live stream: Fubo
Saturday's Bengals vs. Bears preseason game will air live on each respective market's Fox affiliate; it will also air live nationally on NFL Network.
A live stream of the game can be found on Fubo, which offers a free trial.
Bengals vs. Bears start time
- Date: Saturday, Aug. 17
- Time: 1 p.m. ET
The Bears and Bengals will kickoff from Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill. beginning at 1 p.m. ET Saturday.
Bengals vs. Bears radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM
Listen to Bengals vs. Bears live on SiriusXM.
The game between the Bengals and Bears, along with every NFL game during the preseason and regular season, can be heard live on SiriusXM. Fans of the Bears can hear their announcers on channel 225, while those in Cincinnati can listen in on channel 381.
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Bengals vs. Bears tickets
- Tickets: StubHub
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NFL preseason Week 2 schedule 2024
Thursday, Aug. 15
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Patriots vs. Eagles | 7 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
Saturday, Aug. 17
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Ravens vs. Falcons | 12 p.m. | |
| Bears vs. Bengals | 1 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
| Texans vs. Giants | 1 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
| Chiefs vs. Lions | 4 p.m. | |
| Browns vs. Vikings | 4:25 p.m. | |
| Titans vs. Seahawks | 7 p.m. | |
| Colts vs. Cardinals | 7 p.m. | |
| Dolphins vs. Commanders | 7 p.m. | |
| Steelers vs. Bills | 7 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
| Panthers vs. Jets | 7 p.m. | |
| Chargers vs. Rams | 7:05 p.m. | |
| Jaguars vs. Buccaneers | 7:30 p.m. | |
| Raiders vs. Cowboys | 10 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
Sunday, Aug. 18
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Broncos vs. Packers | 8 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
| 49ers vs. Saints | 8 p.m. | FOX, Fubo |
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