GREATER LANDOVER, Md. —

Joe Burrow led two scoring drives, an undrafted wide receiver caught two touchdowns and the Cincinnati Bengals picked up their first preseason win of 2025 on Monday, beating the Washington Commanders 31-17 at Northwest Stadium.

Just like in their first preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles last week, the Bengals marched down the field on their opening drive. Advertisement

Leaning on running back Chase Brown and aided by a 25-yard defensive pass interference call, the Bengals got the ball to the Washington 1-yard line before Brown ran it in on 4 th and goal, putting Cincinnati ahead 7-0.

Star quarterback Jayden Daniels and the Commanders’ offense answered right back while also leaning on the running game. A four-play, 74-yard drive was capped by a 14-

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