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It's Officially Time to Be Concerned About the Cincinnati Bengals' Starting Defense

Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels makes his first appearance as both teams aim to recover from opening losses in a key NFL preseason game, Bengals' Burrow completed 90% of passes last week.

  • On Monday, August 18, 2025, at Northwest Stadium, Landover, Maryland, ESPN televised the Commanders vs. Bengals game featuring rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels’ debut.
  • Anticipation has been high among both rosters ahead of this critical matchup, as both teams are eager to bounce back after last week’s defeats.
  • Ja’Marr Chase led the offensive showcase with 77 receiving yards and a touchdown, while Jayden Daniels rushed for a 14-yard score in Monday’s game.
  • Head coach Dan Quinn confirmed Daniels will get live reps, suggesting this final preseason tune-up could shape his Week 1 role.
  • Both teams’ run defenses offered cause for concern as yardage piled up, with Cincinnati's defense yielding 17.7 yards per carry on six runs.
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Joe Burrow directs two touchdown drives, Bengals outlast Jayden Daniels' Commanders for 31-17 win

Joe Burrow and Jayden Daniels, Heisman Trophy-winning quarterbacks from LSU, headlined the “Monday Night Football” matchup in the second preseason game for each team.

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