LANDOVER, Md. — In a matchup of LSU Heisman Trophy-winning quarterbacks, Washington’s Jayden Daniels rushed for a 14-yard landing in his lone possession, whereas Joe Burrow directed two landing drives within the Cincinnati Bengals’ 31-17 win over the Commanders on Monday evening.
Burrow performed three possessions, finishing 9 of 14 passes for 62 yards. The 2020 Heisman winner discovered broad receiver Charlie Jones for a 4-yard landing reception on his ultimate toss. Operating again Chase Brown’s 1-yard landing on fourth-and-goal capped a 58-yard drive on the opening possession at Northwest Stadium.
The Bengals (1-1) deliberate on utilizing their starters longer in preseason video games to hopefully keep away from a string of poor regular-season begins. Over two video games with Burrow at quarterback, Cincinnati scored touchdowns on 4 of 5 possessions.
In Daniels’ seemingly solely preseason look, Washington (0-2) drove 74 yards on 4 performs to tie the rating at 7. Following runs of 19 and 40 yards by Deebo Samuel and Chris Rodriguez, respectively, Daniels evaded cross rushers and suspect tackling for a 14-yard sprint up the center. The reigning Offensive Rookie of the 12 months and 2023 Heisman recipient didn’t try a cross.
Contemplating the Commanders performed with out three offensive line starters, two beginning receivers and tight finish Zach Ertz, limiting Daniels’ publicity to hits on a slick discipline courtesy of pregame rain was most likely the correct name. Terry McLaurin, a 2024 second-team All-Professional broad receiver, stays a non-participant amid a contract dispute.
Rookie working again Jacory Croskey-Merritt raced for a 27-yard landing on Washington’s second possession and completed with 46 yards on 11 carries. The seventh-round decide turned a training-camp sensation for the Commanders, and his scoring scamper gained’t dampen any enthusiasm. Rodriguez elevated his possibilities for a rotation spot by dashing for a team-high 62 yards on six carries.
Matt Homosexual’s 27-yard discipline purpose accounted for Washington’s second-half scoring. Cincinnati kicker Evan McPherson drilled a 54-yard discipline purpose with 3:06 remaining.
Receiving discover
Bengals roster hopeful Mitchell Tinsley made two spectacular landing catches — each from quarterback Jake Browning — in a span of 20 seconds late within the first half. Following linebacker Barrett Carter’s interception of Sam Hartman, the broad receiver’s leaping, toe-tapping reception with 14 seconds remaining remaining gave Cincinnati a 28-14 halftime lead.
Robinson eliminated
Commanders RB Brian Robinson didn’t gown for Monday’s recreation, nor was he at Northwest Stadium amid current experiences of Washington searching for to commerce the four-year veteran. Robinson rushed for 799 yards and eight touchdowns final season, however the emergence of Croskey-Merritt has the Commanders reconsidering their backfield choices.
Accidents
Bengals: 2023 first-round decide Myles Murphy stays sidelined. Head coach Zac Taylor lately mentioned the defensive finish was a “week-ish” away from returning. Cincinnati is skinny off the sting with 2024 NFL sack chief Trey Hendrickson out whereas searching for a contract extension.
Commanders: Past McLaurin, Washington stays with out broad receiver Noah Brown. The 2024 starter has been a restricted training-camp participant after struggling a knee damage throughout a June minicamp.
Up subsequent
Bengals: Wrap up the preseason Saturday towards Indianapolis.
Commanders: Play their exhibition finale Saturday towards Baltimore.
