The Philadelphia Eagles host the Cincinnati Bengals on Friday night at Lincoln Financial Field in their final preseason game. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET on CBS, with Philadelphia looking to finish August with a victory after losses to Baltimore and New England.
The larger questions involve the roster: who earns the backup quarterback job, which reserve linemen can be trusted, and how the final defensive spots are divided. Tanner McKee, Cole Payton and young defenders could influence those decisions. Follow along below for live scores, highlights and injury updates as the Eagles complete their preseason before Sunday's roster deadline.
Eagles Wire is bringing you live updates, scores and highlights from the game. Follow along.
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What time does Eagles vs. Bengals start?
- Date: Friday, Aug. 28, 2026
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- Where: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
The kickoff time and venue are listed in the Eagles' schedule.
What TV channel is Eagles vs. Bengals on today?
- TV: CBS.
- Streaming: Paramount+, with a subscription.
- How to watch online: Sign in to Paramount+ and select the game in the Live TV section. The service's game-specific viewing guide explains access and supported options.
- Radio: SportsRadio 94WIP.
The Eagles also provide a broadcast and listening guide.
Eagles injury updates
Who is starting at quarterback for the Eagles?
Philadelphia's starting quarterback for the preseason finale has not been confirmed. This section will be updated when the team announces its plans or the offense takes the field.
Eagles preseason schedule 2026
Here is Philadelphia's preseason schedule and results.
- Game 1 — Aug. 15: at Baltimore Ravens, lost 24-7.
- Game 2 — Aug. 22: at New England Patriots, lost 24-21.
- Game 3 — Aug. 28: vs. Cincinnati Bengals, 8 p.m. ET.
More Eagles Wire coverage
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- One Eagles player to watch at every position against the Bengals
- 10 defensive matchups to watch in Eagles vs. Bengals
- Takeaways from the Eagles' preseason opener against Baltimore
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Eagles vs. Bengals live updates: Start time, TV channel for NFL preseason game
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