Another big reason Golden isn't concerned with how the defense played during the preseason is because the unit went toe-to-toe with the Bengals offense during nearly every practice of training camp. As a matter of fact, there were several practices where the defense simply outplayed the team's high-flying offense.

Watch highlights from the Preseason Week 3 matchup between the Indianapolis Colts and the Cincinnati Bengals during the 2025 NFL season.

The Indianapolis Colts concluded their 2025 preseason in dominant fashion, defeating the Cincinnati Bengals on the road 41-14. With plenty on the line when discussing the 53-man roster, there was a lot to see in this game despite the starters sitting.