The Cincinnati Bengals are set to wrap up their 2024 preseason with a matchup against the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday.
This game follows a rough 27-3 defeat to the Chicago Bears, which came after a 17-14 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in their preseason opener.
On the other side, the Colts enter the game with a 1-1 preseason record, having suffered a 34-30 loss to the Denver Broncos but bouncing back with a 21-13 win over the Arizona Cardinals.
Notably, while the Colts intend to give their starters some playing time, the Bengals will once again keep their first-team players sidelined for the second consecutive game.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch and listen Cincinnati Bengals vs Indianapolis Colts NFL preseason game, plus plenty more.
Cincinnati Bengals vs Indianapolis Colts: Date and kick-off time
The Cincinnati Bengals and Indianapolis Colts will hit the gridiron in a highly anticipated NFL game on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at 8:00 pm ET/ 5:00 pm PT, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States.
| Date | Thursday, August 22, 2024 |
| Kick-off Time | 8:00 pm ET/ 5:00 pm PT |
| Venue | Paycor Stadium |
| Location | Cincinnati, Ohio |
How to watch Bengals vs Colts on TV & stream live online
Local TV Channel: WXIN (FOX/59 - Indianapolis) | WXIX (FOX/19 - Cincinnati)
Out-of-market TV channel/ streaming option: Amazon Prime Video
- Broadcasters: Al Michaels (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreet (analyst), and Kaylee Hartung (sideline reporter)
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How to listen to live play-by-play commentary of Bengals vs Colts
Audio stream: SiriusXM — Home: 806 (NE), 88 (CAR) | Away: 813 (NE), 380 (CAR)
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Bengals vs Colts team news & key players
Cincinnati Bengals team news
It's unlikely that we'll see the Cincinnati Bengals' starters take the gridiron, as the team is being cautious with several players returning from injuries. Backup quarterback Jake Browning missed Tuesday's joint practice, making it doubtful that he'll play as he recovers from a rib injury. We can expect the Bengals to stick to a game plan similar to the one used against the Bears last week.
In that game, Logan Woodside played for about two and a half quarters before Rocky Lombardi came in to close the match. The Bengals plan to feature a couple of rookies on the offensive line Thursday, alongside a mix of starters and Jackson Carman, who will serve as a backup to Orlando Brown Jr.
On defense, undrafted linebacker Maema Njongmeta stood out on Saturday against Chicago, racking up seven tackles, including four in the first half while facing the Bears' starting offense. Meanwhile, Kris Jenkins is fighting for a spot on the roster during his first NFL training camp.
Indianapolis Colts team news
Last week, the Indianapolis Colts chose to sit all their starters, saving their action for this game. Head coach Shane Steichen announced that the starters will play roughly a quarter and a half against the Bengals. This approach will give fans a good look at Anthony Richardson and Joe Flacco before Sam Ehlinger steps in to finish the game.
The Colts notched three rushing touchdowns in their win over the Arizona Cardinals, utilizing three backup quarterbacks, including Kedon Slovis and Sam Ehlinger. Their defense, largely composed of second-string players, limited Arizona to 232 total yards and allowed only 13 first downs.
On Thursday, we can expect most of the Colts’ first-string 4-3 defense to take the field, anchored by a formidable linebacker trio of EJ Speed, Zaire Franklin, and Segun Olubi. DeForest Buckner is set to take several snaps at nose tackle, while the starting secondary is anticipated to play through at least the first quarter, if not longer.
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