The Week 2 NFL preseason schedule closes out when the Cincinnati Bengals visit the Washington Commanders on Monday. Last week, the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Bengals, 34-27. On the other side, the Commanders were blown out 48-18 by the New England Patriots.

The starters played well, but the final score tells a different story. Here are the key issues the Washington Commanders must address before Week 1.

Bengals coach Zac Taylor spoke to reporters on Wednesday about keeping Joe Burrow on the field vs. the Commanders on Monday night despite taking multiple hits.

The Bengals and Commanders met in Week 3 of the 2024 NFL season on "Monday Night Football." The Bengals won big in their preseason rematch.

For the Washington Commanders and the Cincinnati Bengals, the biggest storylines for Monday's preseason game were the players not playing. Cincinnati star edge defender Trey Hendrickson remains a hold-in at training camp,

ESPN analysts question Bengals coach Zac Taylor's decision to keep Joe Burrow in Monday's game against Washington despite multiple sacks, including a dangerous horsecollar tackle.

Monday Night Football makes its glorious return this evening as the Cincinnati Bengals’ high-powered offense faces the Washington Commanders, live from Landover, Maryland.

Both teams enter the matchup at 0-1 after losses in their preseason openers, with kickoff set for 8 p.m. ET at Northwest Stadium in Summerfield.

ESPN's Laura Rutledge shared an unexpected development from the sidelines of Northwest Stadium ahead of the Washington Commanders vs. Cincinnati Bengals preseason clash