NFL Preseason Week 2 Recap: Chicago Bears 27, Cincinnati Bengals 3

An uneventful first half for Caleb Williams quickly became anything but on the rookie's final drive in the second quarter. He hit fellow first-year player Rome Odunze on the run for a 45-yard gain and then made a spectacular effort play to nearly find Odunze in the endzone, all before capping the drive with a Madden-esque touchdown scramble.

“Elite” doesn't do the drive justice, with Williams notching two big-time throws on the series.

The Bears leaned on that effort, as well as a stout defense and Tyson Bagent, to steamroll the Bengals in Week 2 of the 2024 NFL preseason, 27-3.

PFF's dedicated team of graders was hard at work, analyzing every player on every play in real time. The grades and data will be available after a thorough review tomorrow at 12 p.m. EST.

In the meantime, we’ve gathered some high-level data and snap counts from the game to give you an early look. Our expert graders have also nominated the standout player of the game, highlighting exceptional performance on the field.

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PLAYER OF THE GAME

Bears backup quarterback Tyson Bagent confirmed his regular-season role with a standout performance in this game. He completed seven of his eight passes for 87 yards and two scores while making two big-time throws.

It was the perfect complement to Caleb Williams‘ promising first-half drive, helping the Bears pull away for the win.

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SNAP COUNTS & PLAYER PARTICIPATION