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Washington Commanders receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. (1) rushes for a 19-yard gain during the first quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, August 18, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Commanders safety Jeremy Reaves (39) tackles Cincinnati Bengals receiver Charlie Jones (15) during the first quarter at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, August 18, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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After fumbling the snap, Washington Commanders quarterbacks Josh Johnson (14) chases down the football against the Cincinnati Bengals at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, August 18, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Commanders tackle Josh Conerly Jr. (72), selected 29th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft, watches on during a stoppage in play after making his home debut against the Cincinnati Bengals at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, August 18, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) completes an 11-yard pass to receiver Ja’Marr Chase (1) for a first down against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, August 18, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Commanders defensive tackle Jer'Zhan Newton (95) pressures Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) as he drops back to pass in the red zone at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, August 18, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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A pigeon wanders onto the football field as the Washington Commanders and Cincinnati Bengals faced off during Monday Night Football at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, August 18, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Commanders linebacker Bobby Wagner (54) signs autographs for Commanders fan before Washington faces the Cincinnati Bengals in their second preseason game at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, August 18, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) rushes for a 14-yard touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, Aug. 18, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times) ** FILE **

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Washington Commanders linebacker Bobby Wagner (54) signs autographs for Commanders fan before Washington faces the Cincinnati Bengals in their second preseason game at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, August 18, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Commanders safety Jeremy Reaves (39) tackles Cincinnati Bengals receiver Charlie Jones (15) during the first quarter at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, August 18, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Commanders defensive end Dorance Armstrong (92) sacks Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) for a loss of 17 yards at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, August 18, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Commanders running back Jacory Crosby-Merritt (32) breaks off a 27-yard touchdown run against the Cincinnati Bengals at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, August 18, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Commanders running back Jacory Crosby-Merritt (32) jumps into the stands to celebrate his 27-yard touchdown run against the Cincinnati Bengals at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, August 18, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Commanders running back Jacory Crosby-Merritt (32) jumps into the stands to celebrate his 27-yard touchdown run against the Cincinnati Bengals at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, August 18, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Commanders defensive tackle Deatrich Wise Jr. (91) pulls down Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) via a horse collar tackle, which resulted in a 15-yard penalty, at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, August 18, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) celebrates with teammates after scoring on a 14-yard touchdown run against the Cincinnati Bengals at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, August 18, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) drops back to pass during the team’s opening drive against the Cincinnati Bengals at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, August 18, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown (30) rushes for a one-yard touchdown to give the visiting team an early lead over the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, August 18, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)