The Washington Commanders started hot in their preseason Week 2 game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday night. Washington scored on its first two offensive possessions, taking a 14-7 lead. However, the Commanders' backup quarterbacks struggled with turnovers, and Cincinnati took advantage by coming away with a 31-17 victory.

CINCINNATI (WXIX) - The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Washington Commanders in their first preseason win of 2025 on Monday night. The final score was 31-17. The Commanders held the lead for a portion of the first quarter but the Bengals quickly bounced back and stayed ahead.

The Cincinnati Bengals had some major winners and losers emerge during the Week 2 preseason primetime game against the Washington Commanders. One of the big losers is a major red flag for a unit that was supposed to be much better and a key part of a playoff push.