The Washington Commanders fell to their second straight preseason loss, emerging defeated from their Monday Night Football encounter with the Cincinnati Bengals. However, there were some notable positives to take from the clash.
While the running back dynamic took center stage as trade rumors swirled around previous starting option Brian Robinson Jr., the biggest win from an otherwise underwhelming evening at Northwest Stadium was painfully obvious.
Much was made throughout the offseason about the Commanders' concerns along their defensive front. Fans were worried that general manager Adam Peters didn't do enough to fortify the ranks, especially after releasing veteran defensive tackle Jonathan Allen and losing 10.