The Cincinnati Bengals had a quieter-than-usual end to the preseason over the weekend during the game against the Washington Commanders.
Bengals head coach Zac Taylor and Co. elected not to play any starters during the final exhibition, which is the game usually reserved for when starters actually get some run.
Still, plenty of Bengals fans tuned into the proceedings because as usual, key playing time and outright roster spots were up for grabs based on the on-field action.
Here’s a look at some of the most notable reactions from fans and media when it comes to those battles and the entire game itself.
That's a wrap on the preseason. pic.twitter.com/9QksPAO9b5
— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) August 27, 2023
Another sack for Owen Carney gets the D off the field. He had one last week at Atlana as well. The amount of talent this team has on the edge is something.
— Jay Morrison (@ByJayMorrison) August 26, 2023
Tanner Hudson gonna really challenge someone for a roster spot man
Also, Carman tried to do what he's done the last couple weeks pushing his guy past the back of the pocket, ended up just pushing him into Browning instead
— Jake Liscow (@JakeLiscow) August 26, 2023
Trey Hill facemask penalty wipes out a terrific Browning to Hudson connection. Browning has made a very strong case so far, save maybe for that -5 yard completion to Browning. Only 38 yards on Chrisman punt.
— Mike Petraglia (@Trags) August 26, 2023
Tanner Hudson is really my TE2.
— ZIM (@zimwhodey) August 26, 2023
Jake Browning looks good.
— Andrew Russell (@Andrew_Russell7) August 26, 2023
Bengals continue to be one of the worst screen teams in all of football.
— Goodberry (@JoeGoodberry) August 26, 2023
Trent Taylor is still in the game with 2:50 to go in the erd quarter of the 3rd preseason game. He's really fighting for a roster spot on this team
— Kelsey Conway (@KelseyLConway) August 27, 2023
Raymond Johnson can freaking play
— Goodberry (@JoeGoodberry) August 27, 2023
A rough night for Bengals rookie safety Jordan Battle
— Kelsey Conway (@KelseyLConway) August 26, 2023
Tanner Hudson with another nice grab on the sideline. Putting numbers up. 2 catches for 26 yards and another 15-yarder wiped out by a Trey Hill facemask. Meanwhile, nice 51-yard punt by Robbins pinning WSH at 6.
— Mike Petraglia (@Trags) August 26, 2023
He really should make the team man, but his time was too limited. Do the right thing Bengals. https://t.co/edB0czy639
— Ace Boogie (@NewStripeCity) August 27, 2023
https://t.co/SHBmBfhewU pic.twitter.com/CQw35U7rMQ
— Matt (@MrKCincy) August 27, 2023
TE3. Maybe he should be TE2 with Sample and Wilcox fighting for TE3. https://t.co/n321x8Znje
— Matt (@MrKCincy) August 26, 2023
Raymond Johnson has had a great, great preseason … just not sure there is spot for him on that #Bengals defensive line, but he has done all he can
— Richard Skinner (@Local12Skinny) August 27, 2023
Shedrick Jackson can play. Among all of the receivers I don't have on the 53, he has probably been the most targeted and most valuable receiver in camp. He's fast, Zac Taylor has praised his knowledge of the offense and he has made some tough catches.
— Charlie Goldsmith (@CharlieG__) August 27, 2023
Kirkland at RT has been fun.
— Parker Blake (@ParkerBlake60) August 27, 2023
Fun fact: Every year that Reid Sinnett has thrown a fourth-quarter TD in the preseason finale, the Bengals have reached the Super Bowl.
Will that trend hold true in 2023?
— Ben Baby (@Ben_Baby) August 27, 2023
Jake Browning's preseason is over after two drives.
He finishes tonight 7 of 7 for 46 yards and a TD.
Boosted by final drive in ATL and this performance, you can officially call it.
Browning is your QB2.
— Paul Dehner Jr. (@pauldehnerjr) August 26, 2023
Bengals may have got a steal with Andrei Iosivas 🔥
(via @NFL)pic.twitter.com/lMVcUl24u3
— B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) August 26, 2023
I think this game has shown that even though Battle is incredibly smart, he could still use this year as a red shirt year to learn from Nick Scott. We have to temper expectations on these rookies. https://t.co/8v5HbUOvFC
— mike (@bengals_sans) August 27, 2023
If Joseph Ossai's injury is serious, Raymond Johnson III is gonna make the #Bengals roster
— Dallas Robinson (@DallasDRobinson) August 27, 2023
DJ Ivey belongs on the 53-man roster for the Bengals.
— Willie Lutz (@willie_lutz) August 27, 2023
The Bengals are so good at finding and developing their Edge players
Every preseason they have some DUDE that balls out in the preseason and I’ve never heard of them
— Draft Guy Jared (@DraftGuyJared) August 26, 2023
Super Bowl or bust this year. Lets go.
WHOOO DEYY
— Nati Sports (@Nati_Sports) August 27, 2023
