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Cincinnati (2-0-0) at Philadelphia (0-2-0)
- When: Aug 28 2026, 8:00 PM
- Where: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA
- Where to watch: CBS
- Last Meeting: PHI 37-17, October 27th, 2024
Cincinnati vs Philadelphia Preview & Prediction
Spread: Philadelphia -2.5
Moneyline: Philadelphia (-140)
Total: 36.5
Starters Are Officially on Vacation
Philadelphia hosts Cincinnati on Friday night in the preseason finale, and both teams are sitting the regular starters. Translation: Jalen Hurts gets a comfortable seat while everyone else fights for a job like rent is due Sunday.
The Eagles are favored by 2.5, with the total sitting at 36.5.
Eagles QB2 Drama
Philadelphia’s biggest storyline is the backup quarterback battle. Tanner McKee has outplayed veteran Andy Dalton over the past two weeks and gets one final chance to lock down the QB2 job.
Rookie wide receiver Makai Lemon is also expected to make his preseason debut after recovering from a hamstring injury. Nothing says “welcome back” quite like catching passes while half the roster is trying not to get cut.
Bengals Bring the Roster Bubble Circus
Cincinnati has its own depth-chart drama. After releasing Cody Ford, the Bengals are evaluating Jalen Rivers and Javon Foster for the swing tackle role.
Charlie Jones and Dohnte Meyers are also battling for return duties, while Zac Taylor gets one final look at the defensive reserves. Every punt return suddenly feels like a job interview conducted at full speed.
LVSB Betting Take
With the starters sitting, quarterback depth matters more than usual. McKee gives Philadelphia the cleaner passing-game setup, and home field helps.
The low total of 36.5 also makes sense. Preseason finales usually feature conservative play-calling, backup offensive lines and coaches who would rather escape healthy than win 38-35.
LVSB Pick: Philadelphia Eagles -2.5
Total Lean: Under 36.5
Score Prediction: Eagles 20, Bengals 16
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