Cincinnati Bengals: Winners and Losers vs. Colts

Aug 28, 2014; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals running back Jeremy Hill (32) carries the ball during the fourth quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at Paul Brown Stadium. The Bengals won 35-7. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

The Cincinnati Bengals played the Colts last night, at Paul Brown Stadium, coming away with a 35-7 victory.  It was the team’s final preseason game and, by winning, they secured at 2-2 record at its finale.  The game was largely dominated by the play of backups who were looking for one last opportunity to impress the coaches and prove their value for their respective teams.  Several Bengal players were considered to be on the proverbial “bubble,” so making the most of this game was vital towards any future employment.  The Bengals exercised a total team effort in the win while a few players’ shined brighter and a few faded into the background.  Here’s the “winners and losers” from last night’s preseason finale.