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August 22, 2026 β’ Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati
NFL PREVIEW β’ August 22, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Chicago Bears (1-0) takes on Cincinnati Bengals (1-0) at Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati.
Chicago Bears
Visiting Side
Record
1-0
Cincinnati Bengals
Home Side
Record
1-0
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
62%
Chicago Bears
VS
38%
Cincinnati Bengals
Projected Score
CHI 26
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CIN 24
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 5 categories
- Chicago Bears scoring offense has an edge over Cincinnati Bengals defense.
- Chicago Bears generates significantly more total yardage.
- Cincinnati Bengals passing game has a favorable matchup.
- Chicago Bears controls the trenches in the run game.
Chicago Bears
STAT
Cincinnati Bengals
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Cincinnati Bengals plays on familiar turf at Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Chicago Bears Could Win
Chicago Bears scoring offense has an edge over Cincinnati Bengals defense.
Why Cincinnati Bengals Could Win
Cincinnati Bengals will need to rely on their defense to create opportunities.
Deciding Factor
Chicago Bears generates significantly more total yardage.
Game Details
Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati
Dome/Indoor β’ 76Β°F
Attendance
N/A
Closing Odds
Line: NL | O/U: TBD
Team Leaders
Chicago Bears Leaders
Tyson Bagent
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Salvon Ahmed
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Maurice Alexander
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Cincinnati Bengals Leaders
Joe Burrow
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Gary Brightwell
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Ja'Marr Chase
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Consensus Pool
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Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Chicago Bears (53.4%)
Cincinnati Bengals (46.6%)
Total Submissions: 64 circles
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