Here are some highs and lows in terms of individual performances from the Cincinnati Bengals' 21-10 win over the Chicago Bears:
HIGHS
AJ McCarron: Just wait, chances are you'll be reading a lot about McCarron in the coming days, and with good reason. The second-year quarterback was sharp in his second preseason game after entering for an injured Andy Dalton. McCarron is now a combined 23-for-32 with 246 yards passing this preseason. He also has led three touchdown drives.
Andy Dalton: Although McCarron might have been the unexpected star after making a relief appearance, Dalton's play can't be overlooked, either. His 6-for-13, 46-yard line in Monday night's loss at Tampa Bay was ugly, but it was completely overshadowed by the 6-for-6, 52-yard showing from his lone drive Saturday. Dalton ended the drive with a 1-yard touchdown run. He had 16 rushing yards on three carries.
Jeremy Hill: A respectable 4.2 yards per carry average was the result of Hill rushing 11 times for 46 yards. The bulk of those yards came on a series of physical runs in the middle of the second quarter. After a bit of a slow start to the game, Hill rushed for 38 yards on three carries during the one drive. He broke several tackles on those carries.
Vincent Rey: The veteran linebacker got the start Saturday in place of Emmanuel Lamur, who hurt a hamstring Monday. Rey's six tackles were a sign he was all over the field in limited action.
LOWS
Matthew O'Donnell: The offensive tackle had a rough night, consistently getting beaten off the edge by pass-rushing defensive ends and linebackers. McCarron was knocked down several times in the second half, and regularly it seemed he was being brought down by players who beat O'Donnell.
Jake Fisher: In the first action of his NFL career, the rookie offensive tackle had trouble avoiding flags. Fisher was penalized three times in the second half alone. He played much of the night, even checking in on the second play of the game as an extra blocker in a heavy offensive line set.
