Cincinnati (0-0) at Philadelphia (0-0)
When: Thursday, August 7th 2025
Where: Lincoln Financial Field,
Philadelphia, PA
Time: 7:30 ET | TV: Local
Opening Odds: Philadelphia -2/35
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Bengals vs Eagles Recent Meetings
| Date | Away/Home | Line | ATS | Tot | Rus | Pas | Tot | Rus | Pas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/27/24 | PHI (37) - CIN (17) | -2.5/47 | PHI/O | 280 | 58 | 222 | 397 | 161 | 236 |
| 9/27/20 | CIN (23) - PHI (23) | -5.5/46.5 | CIN/U | 304 | 48 | 256 | 378 | 172 | 206 |
| 12/4/16 | PHI (14) - CIN (32) | -2/42 | CIN/O | 412 | 80 | 332 | 359 | 53 | 306 |
| 12/13/12 | CIN (34) - PHI (13) | 4.5/45 | CIN/O | 249 | 157 | 92 | 219 | 42 | 177 |
| 8/20/10 | PHI (9) - CIN (22) | -2.5/39 | CIN/U | 345 | 106 | 239 | 270 | 125 | 145 |
| 11/16/08 | PHI (13) - CIN (13) | 9.5/41 | CIN/U | 282 | 56 | 226 | 391 | 68 | 323 |
| 8/26/05 | CIN (17) - PHI (27) | -4.5/42 | PHI/O | 349 | 96 | 253 | 339 | 81 | 258 |
| 1/2/05 | CIN (38) - PHI (10) | 3.5/37.5 | CIN/O | 308 | 148 | 160 | 342 | 80 | 262 |
| 12/24/00 | CIN (7) - PHI (16) | -10.5/36.5 | CIN/U | 102 | 102 | 0 | 138 | 138 | 0 |
| 11/30/97 | CIN (42) - PHI (44) | -6/40 | CIN/O | 497 | 124 | 373 | 507 | 196 | 311 |
Bengals Injury Report
| Player | Status/Updated | |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Gesicki | TE | Ques Sept. 7 - Undisclosed - 8/5/25 |
| Cedric Johnson | DE | Ques Sep. 7th - Calf - 8/2/25 |
| Marco Wilson | CB | Ques Sept. 7 - Undisclosed - 8/1/25 |
| Lucas Patrick | G | Ques Sept. 7 - Leg - 7/28/25 |
| Dax Hill | CB | Ques Sep 7 - Knee - 7/24/25 |
| B.J. Hill | DT | Ques Sep 7 - Foot - 7/24/25 |
| Lance Robinson | CB | Ques Sep 7 - Undisclosed - 7/24/25 |
| Cam Sample | DE | Ques Sep 7 - Achilles - 8/1/25 |
| Erick All Jr. | TE | Ques Sep. 7 - Knee - 7/29/25 |
| Seth McLaughlin | C | Out indefinitely - Achilles - 7/25/25 |
Eagles Injury Report
| Player | Status/Updated | |
|---|---|---|
| Charley Hughlett | LS | Ques Sept. 4 - Neck - 8/4/25 |
| E.J. Jenkins | TE | Ques Sept 4 - Hamstring - 8/3/25 |
| Lewis Cine | DB | Ques Sept. 4 - Hamstring - 8/3/25 |
| Trevor Keegan | G | Ques Sept. 4 - Back - 8/3/25 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | Ques Sept. 4 - Hamstring - 8/3/25 |
| Montrell Johnson Jr. | RB | Ques Sept. 4 - Hamstring - 8/3/25 |
| Ben VanSumeren | FB | Ques Sep. 4 - Ankle - 8/1/25 |
| Mac McWilliams | CB | Ques Sep. 4 - Quadricep - 8/1/25 |
| Andrew Mukuba | S | Ques Sep. 4 - Shoulder - 7/29/25 |
| Zack Baun | LB | Ques Sept. 4 - Back - 7/29/25 |
| Terrace Marshall Jr. | WR | Ques Sept. 4 - Leg - 7/29/25 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | Ques Sept. 4 - Back - 7/29/25 |
| Kenyon Green | G | Ques Sep. 4 - Knee - 7/25/25 |
| Jihaad Campbell | LB | Ques Sep. 4 - Seizure - 7/25/25 |
| Jalen Carter | DT | Ques Sep. 4 - Shoulder - 7/25/25 |
| Landon Dickerson | G | Ques Sep. 4 - Knee - 7/25/25 |
| Byron Young | DT | Ques Sep. 4 - Arm - 8/5/25 |
| Nolan Smith Jr. | LB | Ques Sep. 4 - Tricep - 7/25/25 |
| Cam Jurgens | C | Ques Sep. 4 - Back - 7/25/25 |
| Nakobe Dean | LB | Ques Sep. 4 - Knee - 7/25/25 |
New Rules for 2025
Every year in the NFL, they come up with new rules. Some are hardly noticed and some can effect a game or two. Here are this year’s rules changes courtesy of Bovada Sportsbook:
- New Kickoff and Touchback Spot
- On a touchback, the ball will now be placed at the 35-yard line, not the 30.
- Overtime Changes
- Regular season overtime now mirrors the playoff rules. Each team is guaranteed at least one possession, even when the first team scores a touchdown. Overtime has also been shortened to 10 minutes from 15.
- Virtual First-Down Measurements
- Like MLB, the NFL is going the digital route for specific rules and measurements. All stadiums will feature Sony Hawk-Eye technology, which utilizes camera-based tracking to determine first downs instantly. It will be immediately used this year; the chain gang will only be used as a backup.
- New Reviewable Plays
- Replay officials can now review facemasks, roughing the kicker, roughing the passer, intentional grounding, unnecessary roughness, horse-collar tackles, and tripping.
- No More “Nose Wipe” Celebrations
- You read that right. The NFL has banned the celebration where players wipe their noses as a celebration. It is now considered unsportsmanlike conduct and is a 15-yard penalty.
Prediction
Cincinnati plans on playing their starters for several series in this one, but that doesn’t always mean it’s an automatic win. The Bengals haven’t won a preseason game since August 27, 2022. They were winless each of the last two Augusts, while Philly went 2-1 last season. It will be a fun atmosphere at The Linc tonight, as the Eagles begin their quest for back-to-back Super Bowl championships. I like the Bengals to win this one, but not cover.
Pick: Eagles +6
