Bengals head coach Zac Taylor plays Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase, and Dexter Lawrence in the preseason opener vs. the Detroit Lions. Star wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase expressed his excitement about Joe Burrow's aggressive demeanor during training camp. After recovering from a significant injury that kept him sidelined for most of the previous season, Burrow has brought a fiery intensity to practice. This competitive drive will be immediately tested in game conditions, as head coach Zac Taylor has taken an assertive approach regarding the availability of his starters for the exhibition opener. #Bengals HC Zac Taylor said that key players including QB Joe Burrow, WR Ja’Marr Chase, WR Tee Higgins, and DT Dexter Lawrence will play in Thursday’s preseason opener vs. the Detroit Lions.