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Bengals Dominate Commanders in Preseason Showdown, 28-14

8/19/2025

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The Cincinnati Bengals played the Washington Commanders in a preseason game on August 18, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET.
The Bengals led 28-14 at halftime, with quarterback Jake Browning throwing two touchdown passes to Mitchell Tinsley.
Joe Burrow completed 9 of 14 passes for 62 yards and a touchdown over three series without injury.
Commanders' running back Brian Robinson Jr. and several starters were absent due to trade speculation.

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Story summary

The Cincinnati Bengals played the Washington Commanders in a preseason game on August 18, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET.
The Bengals led 28-14 at halftime, with quarterback Jake Browning throwing two touchdown passes to Mitchell Tinsley.
Joe Burrow completed 9 of 14 passes for 62 yards and a touchdown over three series without injury.
Commanders' running back Brian Robinson Jr. and several starters were absent due to trade speculation.