Eagles vs. Bengals preseason game: 7 winners, 6 losers, and 8 IDKs

The Cincinnati Bengals and the Philadelphia Eagles faced off in their preseason finale on Friday night, with the Bengals ultimately emerging victorious with a score of 30 to 13. This marked the Eagles' third consecutive preseason loss, bringing their record to 0-3. As the team prepares to cut roster size from 90 players to 53, several players were deemed winners, losers, and those with uncertain fates.

Winners included Darius Cooper, who was rested by the Eagles but remains on the roster, and Willie Lampkin, who also missed playing time due to injury but is still part of the team. Carson Steele, the Eagles' leading receiver, finished the preseason with 14 receptions for 136 yards and two touchdowns. Despite his impressive numbers, he may not retain his roster spot, as he is expected to compete for a backup role behind Saquon Barkley, Tank Bigsby, and Will Shipley.

Jake Elliott delivered successful field goal attempts from 45 and 56 yards out, signaling a positive performance. Keyshawn James-Newton, a recent draft pick, impressed with a sack on Friday night and could earn a spot on the practice squad. Zion Wilson, who has been a standout player throughout the preseason, logged a tackle for loss and a quarterback hit. Jordan Mims, a recently signed player, made a notable first-down punch for a forced fumble on kickoff coverage.

On the losing side, Makai Lemon had a disappointing preseason debut, with just one reception for three yards and an interception. The Eagles' backup quarterback battle between Tanner McKee and Andy Dalton resulted in mixed performances. McKee struggled with inaccuracy and poor decision-making, while Dalton had a slightly better passer rating but also committed an interception.

The defense was heavily criticized, with multiple players committing penalties and displaying poor tackling technique. Sean Manning, the Eagles' offensive coordinator, called plays from the sideline for the second consecutive week, resulting in an offensive performance that logged only 210 total yards at 3.6 yards per play.