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.

After missing the postseason for seven consecutive years, the Falcons are determined to take control of the NFC South and return to the playoffs in 2025.

Williams capped the game's opening drive with a touchdown pass and racked up 107 pass yards on six completions.