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08/28 22:15 CDT Josh Johnson helps Bengals conclude perfect preseason with
30-13 win over Eagles
Josh Johnson helps Bengals conclude perfect preseason with 30-13 win over Eagles
By AARON BRACY
Associated Press
PHILADELPHIA (AP) --- Veteran Josh Johnson threw for 156 yards in the first
half, Evan McPherson kicked a 56-yarder for one of his three field goals and
the Cincinnati Bengals capped a perfect preseason with a 30-13 victory over the
Philadelphia Eagles on Friday night.
Ke'Shawn Williams had a touchdown catch for the Bengals (3-0).
Andy Dalton completed 12 of 19 passes for 104 yards and a touchdown for the
Eagles (0-3).
Neither team played its starters in the final tuneup for the regular season,
but there were some roster spots up for grabs.
Tanner McKee struggled in the competition with Dalton to back up Philadelphia's
Jalen Hurts. McKee completed 12 of 22 passes for 55 yards with an interception
in five ineffective first-half series. Dalton took the snaps after halftime and
looked better.
Also struggling for Philadelphia was rookie first-round pick Makai Lemon. The
wide receiver was targeted five times by McKee, making three catches for 3
yards. McKee's interception came on a drop by Lemon, who is an important piece
for the Eagles with the departure of disgruntled star A.J. Brown to the New
England Patriots. Lemon has missed most of training camp with a hamstring
injury and returned to practice this week.
While the Eagles' offense was sputtering in the opening half, the Bengals
looked sharp. Johnson, who is behind starter Joe Burrow and backup Joe Flacco
on the depth chart, connected with Dohnte Meyers for three first downs on the
opening drive, including a 25-yard completion.
Meyers, an undrafted free agent out of Division II Delta State who played the
last two seasons in the Canadian Football League, continued his strong
preseason. After making three catches for 51 yards on the opening drive, his
night was done. He entered with a team-best 191 all-purpose yards in the
preseason.
The kicking game was strong for both teams.
McPherson converted all three attempts in the first half, and the Eagles' Jake
Elliott made both of his tries, including a 56-yarder at the end of the first
half.
After Williams' 11-yard reception from Sean Clifford put the Bengals up 16-6
early in the second half, Dalton led a 14-play, 76-yard drive that ended with a
5-yard touchdown pass to Carson Steele. Kentrel Bullock then scored on a 6-yard
scamper for the Bengals with 5:59 remaining, and Jamal Haynes had a 39-yard TD
run with 4:31 to play.
Injuries Bengals: TE Jack Endries went to the locker room early in the third quarter after falling awkwardly and appearing to injure his leg. Eagles: S Andre' Sam was carted off the field late in the third quarter with an apparent left leg injury. ... CB Isaiah Bolden limped off the field in the fourth quarter. Up next Bengals: Host Tampa Bay in their season opener on Sept. 13. Eagles: Begin the season by hosting Washington on Sept. 13. ___ See AP's full NFL coverage here |
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