Friday night, we saw a preseason doubleheader with NFL Network showcasing Bengals vs. Washington. Here is the final score, results, and highlights for the Bengals vs. Washington preseason bout.
Bengals vs. Washington score
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | F | |
| Bengals | 3 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 13 |
| Washington | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 17 |
The Bengals vs. Washington was more of a defensive battle than you would have expected. Before the game, the Bengals tweeted out a photo of their “weapons.” Unfortunately, the combination of Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, and Auden Tate wasn’t enough to beat Washington at home.
Washington got the 17-13 victory. For the second week in a row, the most impressive player on the field was Jaret Patterson. He finished with over 130 all-purpose yards and a touchdown.
The QB battle for Washington proved to be a little bit more interesting than anticipated. Ryan Fitzpatrick looked questionable, overthrowing a number of wide open receivers. Taylor Heinicke, meanwhile, was solid, starting the game going 9/9.
Bengals and Washington highlights and updates
This section will be updated live during the Bengals vs. Washington game and will cover highlights, scoring plays, and results.
11:00 PM ET: On a 4th and 2, the Washington defense comes up big and stopped Dungey. There is a little over two minutes left in the game.
10:45 PM ET: Allen completes a nice 16-yard pass to TE Ricky Seals-Jones to start this drive after the Bengals field goal.
10:35 PM ET: The Bengals are now starting former Syracuse QB Eric Dungey. After a roughing the passer penalty, the Bengals settle for a 50-yard FIELD GOAL.
Field goal highlight. Because why not? pic.twitter.com/gmlbqqAYcO
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10:30 PM ET: Patterson continues to impress. He now has almost 130 all-purpose yards and adds a one-yard TOUCHDOWN run. Washington goes for a two-point conversion and it is successful.
#WFT RB Jaret Patterson making a name for himself tonight against the #Bengals, pic.twitter.com/zVfFDZzFu6
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10:23 PM ET: On a long 3rd and 10, Shurmur is stripped sacked. Washington recovers in their own territory at the 30-yard line. Patterson rushes for a 14-yard gain to get into the red zone. Kyle Allen is now in at QB.
That Washington pass rush 😤
pic.twitter.com/3ZE8d1ljHh— Pro Football Network (@PFN365)
10:15 PM ET: Kyle Shurmur is now the QB for the Bengals. Pooka Williams is getting snaps at the RB position.
10:10 PM ET: After driving down the field, Washington settles for their third FIELD GOAL of the game.
10:03 PM ET: Patterson receives the punt for Washington and gets on the outside for a 37-yard return. Heinicke completes a 16-yard pass to Gandy-Golden to continue to move the ball downfield. Patterson now has 68 all-purpose yards this game.
10:00 PM ET: Allen completes to WR Trenton Irwin for 19 yards, but he fumbles on the 1-yard line. Luckily for the Bengals, the play is negated because of an illegal contact by Washington. Allen runs it in from the one for a Cincinnati TOUCHDOWN.
QB sneaks are underrated. pic.twitter.com/53qlfU1yZB
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9:55 PM ET: Cincinnati starts the second half with the ball. Allen completes an 18-yard pass to Auden Tate. Tate makes an acrobatic catch behind his body. The Bengals are in field goal range.
Auden Tate 😨😨pic.twitter.com/8gO1m8RmuI
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9:30 PM ET: After an unsuccessful throw to the end zone, Washington settles for a 31-yard FIELD GOAL.
9:25 PM ET: Heinicke has yet to throw an incomplete pass and has looked like the best QB on the Washington roster at this point. He is 9/9 for 62 yards.
9:20 PM ET: The Bengals punt again. They are now 0/6 on third down conversions tonight.
9:10 PM ET: The second quarter has been a defensive battle. The biggest play of the quarter was a 14-yard run by the hometown RB Jaret Patterson. The next play was a nice 17-yard pass to WR Antonio Gandy-Golden.
8:55 PM ET: The Bengals drive ends and now Taylor Heinicke is in at QB for Washington. Fitzpatrick finishes the game 7/13 for 96 yards.
8:50 PM ET: Fitzpatrick overthrows two WRs in the end zone. The drive results in a 34-yard FIELD GOAL from Dustin Hopkins.
8:47 PM ET: The Washington offense is starting to click. After big runs from Gibson for 7 and 14 yards, Fitzpatrick connects with rookie Dyami Brown for 29 yards. It was the perfect back shoulder throw by Fitzpatrick who hasn’t looked very good so far in this one.
Dyami Brown 😱😱pic.twitter.com/Bxe0jAMJw4
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8:40 PM ET: WR Cam Sims tries to get the first down and Wilson was able to knock the ball loose before contact with the ground. The Bengals take over in Washington territory. The drive results in a 37-yard FIELD GOAL from Evan McPherson.
Not much action thus far in the #CINvsWAS game but WE HAVE A FUMBLE!pic.twitter.com/KxrMs6Fu8c
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8:30 PM ET: Rookie WR Ja’Marr Chase sees his first target of the game but cannot make the catch. A quick three-and-out results in a punt by Cincinnati.
8:25 PM ET: Washington attempts to move the chains on a fourth and inches in Cincinatti’s end. The Bengals defensive line makes an impressive stop and holds Gibson to no gain. Turnover on downs.
8:13 PM ET: Brandon Allen starts as the QB with the starters for the Bengals. His first pass is a screen to Joe Mixon. He then takes it 17 yards, but the play is negated due to a holding penalty. The offense stalls and the drive results in a three and out.
Chase Young. Good at football.pic.twitter.com/PtuW2hlO0p
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8:08 PM ET: On the first drive of the game, QB Ryan Fitzpatrick connected with TE Logan Thomas on a 28-yard throw. The drive came to an end when the journeyman QB missed a wide open Thomas for a first down. The drive results in a punt.
Logan Thomas. Wide open.pic.twitter.com/78uUb1ij0S
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