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.

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.