In the upcoming NFL game, scheduled for August 22 at 7:00PM ET: If Bears wins, the market will resolve to "Bears". If Bengals wins, the market will resolve to "Bengals". If the game is postponed, this market will remain open until the game has been completed. If the game is canceled entirely or ends in a tie, with no make-up game, this market will resolve 50-50.
The preseason matchup between the Chicago Bears and Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium centers on limited starter participation, with Bengals coach Zac Taylor resting key players including Joe Burrow and the Bears' Ben Johnson likely following suit after Thursday's joint practice. That session featured early offensive production from Caleb Williams and Chicago's skill players before the Bengals' revamped defensive line, bolstered by additions like Dexter Lawrence, applied consistent pressure and finished strong with sacks, pressures, and turnovers. The Bears enter after a dominant 34-10 win over the Browns, while Cincinnati edged the Lions 16-14, shifting emphasis to depth evaluations, position battles such as left tackle, and special teams competitions amid potential weather impacts.