What channel is Bengals vs Commanders game on tonight? Start time, schedule, streaming
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What channel is Bengals vs Commanders game on tonight? Start time, schedule, streaming
The Cincinnati Bengals face the Washington Commanders on Monday night. The game will be broadcast on local TV stations in the Cincinnati and Washington, D.C. markets. Fans can stream the preseason game on NFL+, ESPN+ or on Fubo, which offers a free trial. The Cincinnati Bengals played their starters more than usual in their preseason opener against the defending champion Philadelphia Eagles but lost 34-27. The Washington commanders didn’t hang nearly as close with their opponents in their opening preseason game against New England.
The Cincinnati Bengals played their starters more than usual in their preseason opener against the defending champion Philadelphia Eagles. Quarterback Joe Burrow threw two touchdowns but the Bengals lost 34-27 as Desmond Ridder and the Bengals’ backups couldn’t convert a fourth down late in the game.
The Washington Commanders didn’t hang nearly as close with their opponents in their opening preseason game. New England raced out to a 27-3 lead by halftime and held on in the second half to hand Washington a 48-18 loss. Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels didn’t play at all in that one and will get his first action of the 2025 season Monday night.
Here’s what to know about the Sunday game between the Bengals and Commanders:
What time does Bengals-Commanders NFL preseason game start?
The Bengals vs. Commanders preseason game will start at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, Aug. 18.
What channel is Cincinnati Bengals vs. Washington Commanders on tonight?
The Bengals vs. Commanders game will be broadcast on local TV stations in the Cincinnati and Washington, D.C. markets, respectively, as well as nationally on ESPN.
How to watch Bengals vs Commanders: Cincinnati TV channel
Here’s where Bengals fans in the Cincinnati market can catch the team’s game against the Commanders on Monday:
NBC 5 (WLWT)
How to watch Bengals vs Commanders: Washington, D.C. TV channel
Here’s where Commanders fans can watch the Washington face Cincinnati on Monday night:
CBS9 (WUSA)
How to stream NFL preseason Bengals vs Commanders game tonight
Fans can stream the preseason Cincinnati vs. Washington matchup on NFL+, ESPN+ or on Fubo, which offers a free trial.
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Washington Commanders: 12-5; lost NFC championship game
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