Bengals Coach Makes Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase Decision for Preseason Opener
Bengals HC Zac Taylor reveals whether Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase, and others will play in their preseason opener against Detroit.
The Cincinnati Bengals are set to showcase their star players in the preseason opener against the Detroit Lions at Paycor Stadium. Head coach Zac Taylor announced on Tuesday that most of the Cincinnati starters, including quarterback Joe Burrow, wide receivers Ja Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, and defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence, will take to the field in Thursday's game.
Taylor emphasized that while the action won't be extensive, fans will have the opportunity to see their favorite players in a live setting before the regular season begins in September. Typically, teams prefer to limit preseason playing time for starters to minimize injury risk, a strategy the Bengals have followed in the past. However, Taylor decided to give his starters more preseason action to counteract the team's history of slow starts under his leadership.
This decision paid off as Cincinnati won their first two games of the 2025 season under Taylor. Despite the inherent injury risks, fans can look forward to seeing their stars back on the field for the first time during this preseason. The kickoff for the Bengals vs. Lions game is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET.
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