Cincinnati Bengals (0-1) vs. Washington Commanders (0-1)
August 18, 2025 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Washington Commanders +3.5; Over/Under: 43.5
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The Cincinnati Bengals and Washington Commanders meet Monday in NFL preseason action at Northwest Stadium. Here’s a Commanders vs Bengals Prediction. This article will include a Commanders vs Bengals Pick.
Cincinnati Bengals Betting Preview
The Cincinnati Bengals lost their preseason opener to the Eagles and play the Colts next. The Bengals are 0-6-1 SU in their last seven preseason games.
In the losing effort, Joe Burrow threw for 123 yards and 2 touchdowns, while Desmond Ridder and Jake Browning threw for 153 yards and 1 touchdown. The Cincinnati Bengals rushed for 57 yards and Tahj Brooks led the way with 26 yards. Ja’Marr Chase and Tanner Hudson combined for 139 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns while Jamoi Mayes had 1 catch for 48 yards. Defensively, PJ Jules led the Cincinnati Bengals with 6 tackles, Taven Bryan had 1 sack, and Joe Giles-Harris had 1 interception.
Washington Commanders Betting Preview
The Washington Commanders lost their preseason game to the Patriots and play the Ravens next. The Commanders have split their last six preseason games.
In the losing effort, Josh Johnson threw for 173 yards and 1 touchdown, while Sam Hartman threw for 64 yards on 19 pass attempts. The Washington Commanders rushed for 101 yards and Demetric Felton led the way with 42 yards. Ja’Corey Brooks and Tay Martin combined for 95 receiving yards on 8 catches while Lawrence Cager had 2 catches for 35 yards. Defensively, Car’lin Vigers led the Washington Commanders with 8 tackles, Jer’Zhan Newton had 1 sack, and Noah Igbinoghene had 1 pass deflection.
Commanders vs Bengals Prediction
I’m not a fan of laying more than a field goal in preseason games so getting a hook could be a difference. Also, the Bengals are favored on the road despite not winning each of their last seven preseason games. The Bengals probably have a better collection of backup quarterbacks, but you can do worse than a veteran such as Josh Johnson getting the bulk of the reps for Washington. This line is kind of confusing. Give me the points with the Commanders at home.
