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The Cincinnati Bengals and Washington Commanders went head-to-head on ESPN’s “Monday Night Football” in Week 3 of the 2024 NFL season, with Washington earning a 38-33 victory over Cincinnati.

The Bengals will look to get a measure of revenge against the Commanders as the two square off in a preseason “MNF” battle.

Cincinnati is planning to play its starters for at least part of the game against Washington. Coach Zac Taylor outlined the Bengals’ plan to do this as the team looks to buck its recent trend of slow starts to the regular season.

While Joe Burrow and Co. will be in action for preseason Week 2, the Commanders aren’t expected to play Jayden Daniels. It isn’t clear how many of their starters will be sitting, but Washington fans will still have plenty to look forward in the game, as rookies Josh Conerly Jr. and Jacory Croskey-Merritt look to prove they deserve sizable roles in the team’s offense this season.

USA TODAY Sports is tracking live updates from the Bengals vs. Commanders contest. Here’s a look at the major highlights and scoring updates from the preseason Week 2 NFL battle.

Bengals vs Commanders start timeDate: Monday, August 18, 2025 Time: 8 p.m. ET

The Bengals vs. Commanders preseason matchup will kick off at 8 p.m. ET Monday.

Bengals vs Commanders TV channelCable TV: ESPNStreaming: ESPN+ | Fubo

ESPN will broadcast the Bengals vs. Commanders game in preseason Week 2. The contest figures to serve as a tune-up for the network’s “Monday Night Football” broadcast, with Joe Buck (play-by-play), Troy Aikman (analyst), Lisa Salters (sideline reporter) and Laura Rutledge (sideline reporter) on the call.

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Bengals vs Commanders odds, moneyline, over/under

The Bengals are favorites to defeat the Commanders, according to the BetMGM NFL odds. Looking to wager? Check out the best mobile sports betting apps offering NFL betting promos in 2025 including the ESPN BET app and Fanatics Sportsbook promo code. 

Spread: Bengals (-3) Moneyline: Bengals (-165); Commanders (+140) Over/under: 43.5

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