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
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Commanders vs Cincinnati: Four Must-Watch Storylines vs. Bengals
As the Washington Commanders prepare for their second preseason game against the Bengals on August 18, four key storylines from QB Jayden Daniels’ debut to the running back shakeup shape fans’ expectations.
New Cincinnati Bengals TE Noah Fant Eager To Debut His Role in ‘Complicated, Detailed Offense’
Noah Fant picked the Bengals for a reason, and tonight he looks to show why when the tight end makes his debut for the team in a preseason game against the Washington Commanders.
Commanders and Bengals clash under Monday night lights as Jayden Daniels debuts against Burrow and Chase's explosive offense
Commanders and Bengals face off in key preseason matchup The NFL preseason reaches its climax with an exciting showdown between the Washington Commanders and the Cincinnati Bengals. Both teams are eager to bounce back after suffering defeats in their respective openers last week. Jayden Daniels takes center stage This matchup marks the debut of Commanders’ rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, who is coming off a stellar season. He did not see acti…
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