Preseason Halftime Observations: Bengals Rally After Slow Start, Trail Packers 21-16

Anderson followed that up with a second interception late in the second quarter. The 24-year-old clearly has the ball skills Lou Anarumo looks for in the secondary. 

What Right Tackle Battle?

Jackson Carman got the start at right tackle. Meanwhile, Jonah Williams was inactive. 

The other four starting offensive linemen were also inactive. 

If Williams was still in competition with Carman, he would've gotten snaps on Friday night or at least be in uniform. Instead, he was doing his best Adam Sandler impression on the sidelines. 

Dax Flashes

Bengals safety Dax Hill is hoping to be a key contributor this season. He made a great play deep downfield on the Packers first drive. 

Jordan Love tried to find Christian Watson deep downfield and DJ Turner II fell while guarding the Packers wide-out. 

Hill ran across the field and batted the ball away at the last second. Watch the play below. 

Jordan Battle also had a pass defensed and a big hit in the first half. Anderson, Hill and Battle all flashed their potential. 

Quarterback Battle

Jake Browning got the start and played the entire first half. He completed 10-of-17 passes for 95 yards and one interception. He started 10-of-13, but threw four-straight incompletions and an interception to end the half.

Money Mac

Bengals kicker Evan McPherson appears to be in midseason form. He made all three of his field goal attempts, including a 51-yarder. 

Cincinnati is hoping McPherson can solidify himself as one of the top kickers in the NFL this season. 

Other Notes

Veteran cornerback Sidney Jones IV was beat multiple times in coverage. Romeo Doubs caught a 9-yard touchdown with Jones on him. 

Third-year running back Chris Evans had the best run of the half: a 33-yarder that put the Bengals in field goal range. 

Tight end Tanner Hudson leads the Bengals with four receptions for 29 yards. He suffered a concussion after making a 16-yard catch in the second quarter and won't return. 

Joe Bachie (chest, questionable) and Yusuf Corker (hamstring, out) also left the game due to injury.  

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