The Washington Football Team defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 17-13 in preseason action on Friday at FedExField.
Washington scored 11 unanswered points in the second half to turn a 10-6 deficit into a 17-10 lead thanks to a Dustin Hopkins 31-yard field goal and a one-yard rush from rookie running back Jaret Patterson with 11:47 remaining in regulation.
Cincinnati answered with a 51-yard field goal from Evan McPherson and got the ball back after a Washington three-and-out, but the Bengals turned the ball over on downs on its final possession.
Washington QB1 Ryan Fitzpatrick completed 7-of-13 passes for 96 yards, and backup Taylor Heinicke completed 11-of-13 throws for 80 yards.