The Cincinnati Bengals played their starters in the first preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles, and it was the right thing to do

Bengals rookies on the rise after impressive debut in preseason opener, while some veterans see their stock fall.

Joe Burrow and the Bengals offensive starters shined in one quarter of play but Cincinnati ultimately dropped their preseason opener to the Philadelphia Eagles 34-27 on Thursday night. Burrow led the Bengals down the field on the game’s opening series,