The Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Washington Redskins by a final score of 38-31 to spoil the home debut of Robert Griffin III.

The Bengals had a +4.3 advantage in the The Trench Counter, averaging 13.8 yards per pass on a day in which they had 490 yards in total offense. Washington had a +7 advantage in Total Rushes/Completions.

A.J. Green began the game with a 73-yard touchdown reception from Mohamded Sanu on a trick play. Green finished the game with nine receptions for 183 yards.

Despite missing out on the first big score, Andy Dalton still had 328 yards and three touchdowns on 19-for-27 passing, finding Armon Binns, Jermaine Gresham and Andrew Hawkins for scores.

BenJarvus Green-Ellis had 17 rushes for 50 yards and one touchdown.

Griffin went 21-for-34 for 221 yards and one touchdown with an additional 85 yards and a touchdown on the ground.

Alfred Morris carried 17 times for 78 yards and a touchdown. Washington had 213 yards in total rushing, averaging 6.3 per attempt.