Preseason action wraps up for both the Cincinnati Bengals and Philadelphia Eagles on Friday night, with the two facing off at 8 p.m. ET at Lincoln Financial Field.
Philly heads in as a 57-cent home favorite, and my Bengals vs. Eagles predictions expect the hosts to notch their first preseason win behind Andy Dalton and Tanner McKee, who are fighting for the QB2 job.
Read more in my NFL picks for Friday, Aug. 28.
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Who will win Bengals vs Eagles: Philadelphia Eagles
Both head coaches have said their starters will sit, giving each team one final look at players fighting for roster spots.
I’m backing the Philadelphia Eagles moneyline because of their quarterback situation. Andy Dalton and Tanner McKee are battling for the backup job behind Jalen Hurts, while rookie Cole Payton has also shown promise this preseason.
McKee went 16-for-22 for 173 yards and two touchdowns against New England, and I have far more confidence in Philadelphia’s QB room than the Cincinnati Bengals' combination of Josh Johnson and Sean Clifford.
It’s also worth noting the Bengals aren’t expected to play several established backups, meaning Cincinnati could lean heavily on players simply trying to make the roster.
In a matchup dominated by reserves, Philadelphia’s setup looks cleaner.
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Bengals vs Eagles Over/Under pick: Over 36.5 points
While the Eagles may have the more productive quarterback room, the Bengals’ duo isn’t exactly bad, either. Johnson and Clifford have both produced this preseason, helping Cincinnati score 27 points last week against the Chicago Bears.
I also like this angle because the Bengals’ defense will feature plenty of reserves, opening the door for Philadelphia’s quarterbacks to do damage throughout the night. The Eagles’ defense hasn’t exactly been lights out, either, allowing 24 points in each of its first two preseason games.
McKee led three touchdown drives last week, and Philadelphia’s offense looked much sharper overall in Week 2.
With both teams capable of generating offense against reserve-heavy defenses, I like the Over 36.5.
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Bengals vs Eagles weather
Conditions should be favorable at Lincoln Financial Field on Friday night. Temperatures are expected to sit around 80 degrees at kickoff before dropping into the mid-70s later in the evening. Humidity will be high, but winds will be virtually nonexistent, while the chance of precipitation falls from 25% around 7 p.m. to roughly 10% later in the game.
How to watch Bengals vs Eagles
| Location | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA |
| Date | Friday, Aug. 28, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 8:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | CBS |
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