
08/08/2025
🏈 KINGDOM LYFE SPORTS RADIO GAME REPORT
By Elijah T. Carter – Lead Columnist, Kingdom LYFE Sports Radio
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Philadelphia Eagles 34 – Cincinnati Bengals 27
Preseason Week 1 | Thursday, August 7, 2025
CINCINNATI – On a humid August night in Ohio, the Philadelphia Eagles and Cincinnati Bengals delivered a preseason matchup that felt more like a late-season push for playoff positioning. The Eagles left Paycor Stadium with a 34–27 win, but both teams left with reasons to be encouraged.
Eagles: Depth on Display
Second-year quarterback Tanner McKee looked like he belonged in the conversation for one of the NFL’s best backups. He went 20-for-25 for 252 yards, tossing two touchdowns and rushing for another on a 1-yard keeper. His first-half rhythm was surgical, finding Ainias Smith for a 6-yard strike and Darius Cooper for a 20-yard score. Cooper finished with 82 yards receiving, while Johnny Wilson added 73 of his own.
The ground game was balanced, with ShunDerrick Powell powering in a 2-yard touchdown run late to secure the win. For Philadelphia, the message was clear: depth wins games, even in August.
Bengals: Starters Sharp, Backups Learning
Joe Burrow wasted no time reminding the football world of his elite precision, going 9-of-10 for 123 yards with touchdowns to Ja’Marr Chase and Tanner Hudson. Chase looked midseason-ready, pulling in 77 yards worth of receptions.
Running back Chase Brown provided a dual-threat spark, gaining 24 yards on the ground and 25 through the air. Cincinnati’s first-team offense hummed; the challenge will be bringing that same efficiency from the reserves as the preseason continues.
Mistake-Free Football
In a preseason opener, you expect a few mental errors. But neither team threw an interception, and penalties were kept in check. That’s a testament to discipline on both sidelines.
Faith & Football
Games like this are reminders of Colossians 3:23 – “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.” From Burrow’s pinpoint passing to McKee’s readiness, last night’s effort showed the value of preparation and purpose.
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