The final game of NFL preseason Week 2 is between the Commanders and Bengals. Both teams lost their opener last week.
The Commanders are looking to return to the NFC Championship Game after Jayden Daniels' superstar rookie season. He didn't play in the first preseason game, so it's possible he gets some reps Monday night.
The Bengals will likely be in the playoff hunt again. Their offense was outstanding last year, but the defense was their downfall. As long as Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase remain healthy, the offense should be just as dynamic and explosive as it was last year.
Fans got a taste of that connection in the first preseason game, as Chase had 77 receiving yards and one touchdown on four catches. Burrow finished with 123 yards and two touchdowns on 9-of-10 passes.
The Sporting News has all the details on how to watch the Commanders vs. Bengals.
What channel is Commanders-Bengals on today?
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
The Commanders vs. Bengals matchup will air nationally on ESPN on Monday, Aug. 18.
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Commanders vs. Bengals start time
- Date: Monday, Aug. 18
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
Commanders vs. Bengals kicks off at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, Aug. 18. The game will take place at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland.
Commanders vs. Bengals radio station
- Local radio station: Bengals Radio Network (Bengals), 100.3 (Commanders)
- National radio station: SiriusXM channels 88, 225
Fans can listen to Commanders vs. Bengals on SiriusXM channels 88 (Bengals) and 225 (Commanders).
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Bengals 2025 preseason schedule
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 18 | at Commanders | 8 p.m. |
| Aug. 23 | vs. Colts | 1 p.m. |
Bengals 2025 regular season schedule
| Week | Date | Opponent | Kickoff time (ET) | TV channel |
| 1 | Sunday, Sept. 7 | at Browns | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 2 | Sunday, Sept. 14 | vs. Jaguars | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 3 | Sunday, Sept. 21 | at Vikings | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 4 | Monday, Sept. 29 | at Broncos | 8:15 p.m. | ESPN |
| 5 | Sunday, Oct. 5 | vs. Lions | 4:25 p.m. | Fox |
| 6 | Sunday, Oct. 12 | at Packers | 4:25 p.m. | CBS |
| 7 | Thursday, Oct. 16 | vs. Steelers | 8:15 p.m. | Amazon Prime |
| 8 | Sunday, Oct. 26 | vs. Jets | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 9 | Sunday, Nov. 2 | vs. Bears | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 10 | Sunday, Nov. 9 | Bye | - | - |
| 11 | Sunday, Nov. 16 | at Steelers | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 12 | Sunday, Nov. 23 | vs. Patriots | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 13 | Thursday, Nov. 27 | at Ravens | 8:20 p.m. | NBC |
| 14 | Sunday, Dec. 7 | at Bills | 4:25 p.m. | Fox |
| 15 | Sunday, Dec. 14 | vs. Ravens | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 16 | Sunday, Dec. 21 | at Dolphins | 8:20 p.m. | NBC |
| 17 | TBD | vs. Cardinals | TBD | TBD |
| 18 | TBD | vs. Browns | TBD | TBD |
Commanders 2025 preseason schedule
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 18 | vs. Bengals | 8 p.m. |
| Aug. 23 | vs. Ravens | Noon |
Commanders 2025 regular season schedule
| Week | Date | Opponent | Kickoff time (ET) | TV channel |
| 1 | Sunday, Sept. 7 | vs. Giants | TBD | Fox |
| 2 | Thursday, Sept. 11 | at Packers (TNF) | 8:15 p.m. | Prime Video |
| 3 | Sunday, Sept. 21 | vs. Raiders | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 4 | Sunday, Sept. 28 | at Falcons | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 5 | Sunday, Oct. 5 | at Chargers | 4:25 p.m. | Fox |
| 6 | Monday, Oct. 13 | vs. Bears | 8:15 p.m. | ESPN |
| 7 | Sunday, Oct. 19 | at Cowboys | 4:25 p.m. | Fox |
| 8 | Monday, Oct. 27 | at Chiefs | 8:15 p.m. | ABC |
| 9 | Sunday, Nov. 2 | vs. Seahawks | 8:20 p.m. | NBC/Peacock |
| 10 | Sunday, Nov. 9 | vs. Lions | 4:25 p.m. | Fox |
| 11 | Sunday, Nov. 16 | at Dolphins (Madrid) | 9:30 a.m. | NFL Network |
| 12 | Sunday, Nov. 23 | BYE | BYE | BYE |
| 13 | Sunday, Nov. 30 | vs. Broncos | 8:20 p.m. | NBC/Peacock |
| 14 | Sunday, Dec. 7 | at Vikings | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 15 | Sunday, Dec. 14 | at Giants | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 16 | Saturday, Dec. 20 | vs. Eagles | TBD | Fox |
| 17 | Thursday, Dec. 25 | vs. Cowboys (Christmas) | 1 p.m. | Netflix |
| 18 | TBD | at Eagles | TBD | TBD |