The Cincinnati Bengals wrapped up Game 2 of their 2025 preseason with a 31-17 road win over the Washington Commanders on Monday night at Northwest Stadium.
After an impressive but short appearance by Joe Burrow, who threw for 62 yards on 9-of-14 passing with one touchdown across the first three offensive series for the Bengals, Jake Browning relieved him in the second quarter.
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Browning looked good, leading the Cincinnati offense on a six-play, 60-yard touchdown drive and then a one-play, 21-yard touchdown pass to Mitchell Tinsley after a Barrett Carter interception of Sam Hartman.
Former Texas Tech Red Raider back Tahj Brooks impressed with 47 yards on 11 carries while Tinsley led all Bengals receivers with 73 yards on five catches.
Both Commanders quarterbacks, Josh Johnson and Sam Hartman, threw interceptions on the night, while Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Jayden Daniels both ran in touchdowns on the ground for Washington. Daniels did not attempt a pass in the game.
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Chris Rodriguez Jr. led all Commanders with 62 yards on six carries while Jaylin Lane had 42 yards on three receptions for Washington.
Bengals coach Zac Taylor was criticized for leaving Burrow in the game for an extended time, and the former LSU Tiger took a couple of hits, much to the chagrin of Taylor.
“Do I love seeing that? No. I don’t. But, that’s why he’s playing…to feel what it’s like in a game,” Taylor noted after the game.
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Next up, the Bengals will host the Indianapolis Colts in their preseason finale, which will also be their first home game of the preseason, at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday.
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Aug 19, 2025, where it first appeared in the NFL section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.