Preseason Game No. 1: Bengals at Falcons

Hawkins' Misfortune Could Be Sanzenbacher's Gain

With the uncertainty of the length of time that slot receiver Andrew Hawkins will be missing, a door might be opening for Dane Sanzenbacher to make the Bengals' final roster if he continues to perform well.

Other WR and TE Stock Fall After Atlanta

Other than Brandon Tate and Dane Sanzenbacher, no other receiver did much of anything worth noting on Thursday night. It's a shame because with three top receivers out with injuries, not many others stepped up.

Brandon Tate's Stock Rose With Preseason Game No.1

Though he has been the object of scorn from many Bengals fans, Brandon Tate showed on Thursday night that he can be more than just a kick return man.

Coming In As Advertised: Running Back Gio Bernard

The Bengals are excited about what they think they will be able to do with rookie running back, Giovani Bernard. He flashed some of those skills on Thursday night against the Falcons.

RB Burkhead's Stock Rose After Preseason Game No.1

Bengals running back Rex Burkhead had the chance to get some action late in the Thursday night preseason opener against the Falcons and took advantage of his opportunities.

Backup CBs Stock Rise After Preseason Game No.1

We take a look at some of the Bengals players who shined in the first preseason game. We would be remiss if we left out the backup defensive backs.

Five players that helped their cause

The third and fourth quarter of a preseason game can be a snoozer at times, but for the players playing, it's a matter of continuing their NFL careers.

Snap Counts against the Falcons

Taking a look at the snap distribution by the Bengals offense and defense during Cincinnati's 34-10 win over the Atlanta Falcons.

Marvin Lewis: Hawkinson Injury Appears Not Serious

Even though there was a lot to cheer about in the Bengals trouncing of the Falcons on Thursday night, a somber moment occurred when backup offensive lineman Tanner Hawkinson went down with an injury.

Bengals beat the Falcons 34-10

The Cincinnati Bengals opened the preseason with a dominant performance, further solidifying the team's depth on the roster. And there was some impressive performances.

Hawkinson leaves game with an ankle injury

The Bengals secured a win over the Atlanta Falcons, but Hawkinson needed a cart after suffering an ankle injury.

Brandon Ghee leaves with a head injury

The fourth-year cornerback was making strides to finally have the year he's needed to sustain his Bengals career.

Sanzenbacher's second touchdown expands the lead

Sanzenbacher's adds seven on 71-yard return for TD

Bernard and Bengals take 17-3 half time lead

Ghee records the first pick of the preseason

Bengals take 10-3 lead on Johnson's 21-yard TD

Johnson's legs leads to a Nugent field goal

Johnson led offense goes three-and-out

Offensive rookie stars introduced

Harrison making his presence known early

Bengals opening possession ends with a punt

Falcons take 3-0 lead after 42-yard reception

Players not expected to play against the Falcons

The Bengals announced their inactive list before the team kicks off their preseason opener.