The Philadelphia Eagles and the Cincinnati Bengals will kick off their preseason at Lincoln Financial Field on Thursday, offering the fans an early glimpse into how both Super Bowl 60 contenders have retooled their rosters. While Jalen Hurts will likely sit out, it should nevertheless be an exciting game with plenty of depth players and rookies vying to make an impact.
Although the game won’t air nationally on NFL Network, several local networks in Philadelphia will provide coverage. Here’s a look at who will be calling the game from the booth.
Who Are the Announcers For Philadelphia Eagles vs. Cincinnati Bengals Preseason Opener?
The Eagles vs. Bengals preseason opener will kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET on August 7, 2025Â on NBC10. However, the “Eagles Preseason Kickoff” will air earlier and feature live reporting from NBC Sports Philadelphia’s John Clark at Lincoln Financial Field.
The pre-game show will include an interview with the Eagles’ head coach, Nick Sirianni, and color analyst Ross Tucker. It will also feature a special program on Eagles backup quarterback Tanner McKee’s battle with cancer and how he overcame it.
The preseason game will kick off at 7:30 p.m. with Scott Graham calling play-by-play while Tucker will provide in-depth analysis. Eagles insider Dave Spadaro will do the live reporting from the field.
NBC10 will also air a postgame show featuring live reporting from John Clark from the stadium, while Mike Quick and Tucker will give postgame insights.
As for the fans watching in Cincinnati, WXIX (FOX19) will broadcast the game live with Mike Watts calling the play-by-play, Anthony Muñoz providing in-depth analysis, and Marissa Contipelli reporting from the Lincoln Financial Field.
What To Watch For in Eagles vs. Bengals Preseason Game
Both the Bengals and the Eagles have made significant additions to their locker rooms through the offseason, and Thursday’s game will be the first real test of how good those signings are.
Some of the key players to watch on the Bengals’ side will be first-round pick Shemar Stewart, linebacker Demetrius Knight Jr., and Dylan Fairchild. The Bengals have a new defensive coordinator in Al Golden, and it will be interesting to see what new schemes he has up his sleeve amid Trey Hendrickson’s absence.
Meanwhile, the Eagles underwent several roster changes this offseason, driven by the inevitable departure of veteran players who, after a Super Bowl-winning year, sought more lucrative deals elsewhere. As a result, new faces have stepped into key roles, particularly on defense, where the most significant changes occurred.
Rookies Jihaad Campbell and Andrew Mukuba will be players to watch, as both are expected to see significant action throughout the season. Another storyline will be how the team deploys Will Shipley, the backup running back behind Saquon Barkley.
Shipley is expected to take on a larger role this season, helping manage Barkley’s workload after a demanding 2024 campaign that may not be sustainable in 2025. The preseason will offer the first look at how the coaching staff plans to utilize this backfield tandem.
