We have a preseason affair on Saturday between the Cincinnati Bengals and Washington Commanders. The Cincinnati Bengals are 0-1-1 in the preseason. After losing at home last week to the Packers, they tied on the road at Atlanta. The Bengals are still the favorites out of the AFC North and the defending divisional champions. Cincinnati won their final eight regular season games a season ago to finish 12-4 in the NFL standings.
For the Washington Commanders standings in the preseason, they are 2-0 in preseason action. Washington won a thriller on Monday Night to snap the Ravens ‘ preseason winning streak. The Commanders are looking to bounce back after finishing last place in the NFC East last season at 7-10. Let’s take a look at the Bengals vs Commanders odds and give our pick:
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Washington Commanders Odds
Here are the updated Bengals vs Commanders odds:
- Moneyline: Washington Commanders -205 | Cincinnati Bengals +170
- Spread: Washington Commanders -4.5 | Cincinnati Bengals +4.5
- Total: 37
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Washington Commanders Information
Cincinnati Bengals vs Washington Commanders
Location of the game: FedEx Field. Landover, MD.
Date & Time: Saturday, August 26. 6:05 pm ET.
How to watch: NFL Network
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Washington Commanders Betting Preview
The Cincinnati Bengals have plenty of question marks on the offensive side of the ball. Offensively is what makes the Bengals click. They were one of the top offensive teams in all of the league a season ago. Will Joe Burrow be able to be back and healthy following his early training camp injury? Will Joe Mixon be ready to go after missing training camp with a contract dispute?
What these things have done is give other guys a chance to improve. Trevor Siemian, Jake Browning, and Reid Sinnett have been given shots, and the success has varied. At the running back spot, Trayveon Williams got looks, but Chase Brown got chances, along with Chris Evans. The Browns hope these early season question marks help their overall depth.
In the end, when healthy, the Joe Burrow to Ja’Marr Chase or Tee Higgins connection is one of the most elite in the league. Chase finished last season with 1,046 yards receiving in just 12 games. Higgins was just behind him with 1,029 yards.
This Cincinnati Bengals game will likely see most of the top offensive stars sit. Can Burrow be healthy enough to garner NFL MVP Odds early in the season, or will remain on the NFL Injury Report?
Commanders’ QB Success
The Washington Commanders announced they were giving the starting quarterback job to Sam Howell, and so far in the preseason, he has proven it was the right choice. Howell was good in the upset win over the Ravens on Monday. He finished the game 19 of 25, passing for 188 yards and two touchdowns in the game.
Howell will use his weapons of Terry McLaurin, Jahan Dotson, and Curtis Samuel, along with tight end Logan Thomas. The running back room will feature Brian Robinson Jr., who is poised for a monstrous second year in the league, along with Antonio Gibson.
The Commanders start their 2023 NFL schedule for the regular season at home against Arizona.
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Washington Commanders Betting Picks
In one of the 16 NFL Matchups for Week 3 of the preseason, the Washington Commanders have been pretty good in the preseason. Sam Howell seems to be a great choice for the starting role. The Commanders hope to keep that going as they head into the regular season following this one.
For Cincinnati, they are trying to figure out what they need to do if they do not have Burrow for a bit to start the season. Look for Washington to come out with a little more energy and connection in this game. The Commanders win this game to wrap up the preseason action unbeaten.
- Our pick for the Bengals vs Commanders odds is the Washington Commanders -4.5 over the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday.
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