Josh Johnson Sparks Bengals' 27-9 Preseason Win Over Bears

3 articles · Updated · CBS Sports · Aug 23

Josh Johnson, 40, completed 15 of 23 passes for 156 yards and two touchdowns as Cincinnati sat Joe Burrow, Joe Flacco and other key quarterbacks.
A 14-play, 67-yard opening drive against Chicago's starting defense set the tone, and Johnson's late first-half scoring throws built an 11-point lead before he exited.
Caleb Williams made a brief preseason debut for the Bears, going 2 of 5 for 28 yards on one series that reached the red zone but ended with a field goal after a holding penalty.
Sean Clifford added a 20-yard touchdown pass to Noah Thomas in the second half, while Dohnte Meyers boosted his 53-man roster case with five catches and strong return work.
Chicago finished with only Cairo Santos field goals again after red-zone and penalty issues, and both teams now head to their final preseason games next weekend.