Cincinnati Bengals: Analyzing Top Takeaways from Preseason Opener vs. Giants

The Cincinnati Bengals had the look of a well-polished machine in their 2015 preseason debut Friday, a 23-10 victory against the New York Giants.Cincinnati's starters looked great during their brief time on the field, with Andy Dalton calm and collected and Tyler Eifert acting as the game-changing presence many project him to be. On defense, tackle Geno Atkins put on a show as the highlight of an encouraging unit.It was much of the same all down the depth chart. All layers of the offense looked good, with running back James Wilder Jr. making his case for the roster with 53 yards and a score. Ditto for wide receiver Greg Little and his three grabs for 65 yards.On defense, tackle Pat Sims announced his return to the team in emphatic fashion, while young defensive backs such as Josh Shaw and Troy Hill posted strong performances.While it was just the first of four exhibitions, the Bengals came out of Friday's contest healthy and improved. Let's take a look at some of the biggest takeaways.Begin Slideshow
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