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The Bengals finishing their preseason against the Colts is an annual affair, but they’ve never met immediately afterwards in the regular season opener. That’s exactly what will happen in the next two weeks. Both teams will reset to (0-0) on September 9 when the Bengals travel to Indianapolis to play in Week 1 at Lucas Oil Stadium.
As for this final preseason game game, we shouldn’t see many if any of the starters. It is the last chance for the players trying to earn spots on the roster to show their talents.
Here is everything you need to know for when the Bengals take on the Colts:
Game: Cincinnati Bengals (3-0) vs Indianapolis Colts (2-1)
Date/Time: Aug. 30th, 2018 at 7 p.m. EST
Location: Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, OH
Series Leader: Colts, 19-11 (regular season and playoffs)
Streak: The Bengals have won three of the last five.
Coaches vs. Opponent: Marvin Lewis: 3-6. Frank Reich: 0-0
TV Broadcast: The game will air on the Bengals Preseason TV Network, led by Cincinnati flagship station WKRC-TV (CBS Channel 12). Broadcasters are Mike Watts (play-by-play), Anthony Munoz (analyst) and Mike Valpredo (sideline reporter). The network also includes WKEF-TV (ABC Ch. 22) in Dayton, WSYXTV (ABC Ch. 6) in Columbus, WLIO-TV (FOX Ch. 8.2) in Lima, WDKY-TV FOX Ch. 56) in Lexington, Ky. and WDRB-TV (FOX Ch. 41) in Louisville, Ky.
Radio Broadcast: The game will air on the Bengals Radio Network, led by Cincinnati flagship stations WLW-AM (700), WCKY-AM (ESPN 1530; all sports) and WEBN-FM (102.7). Broadcasters are Dan Hoard (play-by-play) and Dave Lapham (analyst).
SB Nation Colts site: Stampede Blue
Weather: Mid 70’s, mostly cloudy [NFL weather]
Odds: Bengals, -1.5 [Odds Shark]
Bengals notes
- The Bengals first team had five sacks last week as they ruined Josh Allen’s shot to show his stuff with the first team.
- Andy Dalton threw two touchdowns (one to John Ross and another to A.J Green) while completing nearly 69% of his passes.
- Joe Mixon and Giovanni Bernard struggled behind the first-team offensive line, rushing for only 10 yards on 10 carries.
- Tyler Eifert also played his first snaps of the preseason last week while catching his first pass as well during his limited appearance.
- Mason Schreck caught three passes for 58 yards as he’s still most definitely on the roster bubble.
- The Bengals also failed to create a turnover. Cincinnati’s only turnover was a pass that got tipped up by Auden Tate.
Colts vs Bengals history
| Date | Team | Opponent | H/A | Stadium | Result | Attend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Team | Opponent | H/A | Stadium | Result | Attend |
| 10/29/2017 | Indinapolis Colts | Cincinnati Bengals | A | Paul Brown Stadium (Cincinnati, OH) | W 24-23 | |
| 01/04/2015 * | Indianapolis Colts | Cincinnati Bengals | H | Lucas Oil Stadium (Indianapolis, IN) | W 26-10 | 63,385 |
| 10/19/2014 | Indianapolis Colts | Cincinnati Bengals | H | Lucas Oil Stadium (Indianapolis, IN) | W 27-0 | 66,539 |
| 12/08/2013 | Indianapolis Colts | Cincinnati Bengals | A | Paul Brown Stadium (Cincinnati, OH) | L 42-28 | 62,507 |
| 10/16/2011 | Indianapolis Colts | Cincinnati Bengals | A | Paul Brown Stadium (Cincinnati, OH) | L 27-17 | 52,068 |
| 11/14/2010 | Indianapolis Colts | Cincinnati Bengals | H | Lucas Oil Stadium (Indianapolis, IN) | W 23-17 | 67,404 |
| 12/07/2008 | Indianapolis Colts | Cincinnati Bengals | H | Lucas Oil Stadium (Indianapolis, IN) | W 35-3 | 66,402 |
| 12/18/2006 | Indianapolis Colts | Cincinnati Bengals | H | RCA Dome (Indianapolis, IN) | W 34-16 | 57,292 |
| 11/20/2005 | Indianapolis Colts | Cincinnati Bengals | A | Paul Brown Stadium (Cincinnati, OH) | W 45-37 | 65,995 |
| 10/06/2002 | Indianapolis Colts | Cincinnati Bengals | H | RCA Dome (Indianapolis, IN) | W 28-21 | 56,570 |
| 10/24/1999 | Indianapolis Colts | Cincinnati Bengals | H | RCA Dome (Indianapolis, IN) | W 31-10 | 55,996 |
| 12/13/1998 | Indianapolis Colts | Cincinnati Bengals | H | RCA Dome (Indianapolis, IN) | W 39-26 | 55,179 |
| 11/09/1997 | Indianapolis Colts | Cincinnati Bengals | H | RCA Dome (Indianapolis, IN) | L 28-13 | 58,473 |
| 12/22/1996 | Indianapolis Colts | Cincinnati Bengals | A | Cinergy Field (Cincinnati, OH) | L 31-24 | 49,389 |
| 09/03/1995 | Indianapolis Colts | Cincinnati Bengals | H | RCA Dome (Indianapolis, IN) | L 24-21, OT | -- |
| 11/20/1994 | Indianapolis Colts | Cincinnati Bengals | A | Riverfront Stadium (Cincinnati, OH) | W 17-13 | -- |
| 09/12/1993 | Indianapolis Colts | Cincinnati Bengals | A | Riverfront Stadium (Cincinnati, OH) | W 9-6 | -- |
| 12/27/1992 | Indianapolis Colts | Cincinnati Bengals | A | Riverfront Stadium (Cincinnati, OH) | W 21-17 | -- |
| 11/25/1990 | Indianapolis Colts | Cincinnati Bengals | A | Riverfront Stadium (Cincinnati, OH) | W 34-20 | -- |
| 10/22/1989 | Indianapolis Colts | Cincinnati Bengals | A | Riverfront Stadium (Cincinnati, OH) | W 23-12 | -- |
| 09/13/1987 | Indianapolis Colts | Cincinnati Bengals | H | Hoosier Dome (Indianapolis, IN) | L 23-21 | -- |
| 10/02/1983 | Baltimore Colts | Cincinnati Bengals | A | Riverfront Stadium (Cincinnati, OH) | W 34-31 | -- |
| 12/05/1982 | Baltimore Colts | Cincinnati Bengals | H | Memorial Stadium (Baltimore, MD) | L 20-17 | -- |
| 10/11/1981 | Baltimore Colts | Cincinnati Bengals | H | Memorial Stadium (Baltimore, MD) | L 41-19 | -- |
| 12/07/1980 | Baltimore Colts | Cincinnati Bengals | A | Riverfront Stadium (Cincinnati, OH) | L 34-33 | -- |
| 11/04/1979 | Baltimore Colts | Cincinnati Bengals | H | Memorial Stadium (Baltimore, MD) | W 38-28 | -- |
| 09/19/1976 | Baltimore Colts | Cincinnati Bengals | H | Memorial Stadium (Baltimore, MD) | W 28-27 | -- |
| 11/03/1974 | Baltimore Colts | Cincinnati Bengals | H | Memorial Stadium (Baltimore, MD) | L 24-14 | -- |
| 11/19/1972 | Baltimore Colts | Cincinnati Bengals | A | Riverfront Stadium (Cincinnati, OH) | W 20-19 | -- |
| 12/26/1970 † | Baltimore Colts | Cincinnati Bengals | H | Memorial Stadium (Baltimore, MD) | W 17-0 | -- |