The Cincinnati Bengals and Washington Commanders gave their franchise quarterbacks brief but productive runs in Monday night’s nationally televised preseason game at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland. Cincinnati struck first when second-year running back Chase Brown powered in from the 1-yard line on fourth-and-goal, finishing an efficient opening series engineered by Joe Burrow. Washington answered immediately: Jayden Daniels, the 2024 Offensive Rookie of the Year, capped the Commanders’ opening possession with a 14-yard keeper for six. After exiting, Daniels sprinted back onto the field to secure the ball for rookie running back Jacory “Bill” Croskey-Merritt following the seventh-round pick’s first NFL touchdown—an act that drew praise on the broadcast and underscored the sophomore quarterback’s leadership. Both clubs removed their starters after a handful of series as coaches Dan Quinn and Zac Taylor turned the spotlight to reserve evaluations. The final score was not available at press time.