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.

Monday Night Football makes its glorious return this evening as the Cincinnati Bengals’ high-powered offense faces the Washington Commanders, live from Landover, Maryland.

The Washington Commanders have a lot of primetime games this season, including one in the preseason! Tonight’s Monday Night Football game features Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals coming to Northwest Stadium to face Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders.