Zac Taylor discusses Bengals' win in preseason finale over Eagles

August 29, 2026 - 06:43

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor shared his thoughts on the team's 27-17 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles in the preseason finale. The game gave coaches a last look at roster bubble players, and Taylor said the effort level stood out across the board.

Taylor noted that the starters on offense and defense got limited snaps, which was the plan all along. He praised the backups for stepping up in key moments, especially in the second half when the game was still in question. The coach highlighted the play of the young defensive line, which generated consistent pressure on the Eagles' quarterbacks.

He also mentioned the running game found a rhythm, and the offensive line created good lanes. Taylor said the focus now shifts to final roster cuts, which are due in the next few days. He admitted those decisions are always tough because many players made strong cases to stick around.

The coach emphasized that the team came out of the game healthy, which is the most important thing. He said the preseason gave the staff a clear picture of the depth and what needs work before the regular season opener. Taylor closed by saying the group is ready to move forward and start preparing for the first real game.