It’s still preseason, but if you want to get into the “Monday Night Football” mood early, here’s your chance. The years-long tradition of tuning in to ESPN on Monday night for NFL action continues in this Week 2 preseason matchup as the Cincinnati Bengals go on the road to face the Washington Commanders.
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Last week, the Bengals took on the defending champion Eagles. Joe Burrow completed 9 of 10 passes for two touchdowns, while Ja’Marr Chase caught four balls for 77 yards and a score. If that was an indicator for how long the starters will play, expect to see a decent amount of the star QB-WR duo on Monday (for a preseason game, anyway).
The Commanders are a slightly different case, as key starters sat out last week. Jayden Daniels, the 2024 AP Offensive Rookie of the Year, did not play in the loss to the Patriots. However, the second-year quarterback is expected to be in for “a few series” against Cincinnati, head coach Dan Quinn told The Athletic’s Nicki Jhabvala over the weekend.
Many veterans will remain sidelined, and Washington will also be without No. 1 wide receiver Terry McLaurin, who was recently activated off the physically unable to perform list with an ankle injury and in the midst of a “hold-in.” Another receiver, Deebo Samuel, could make his anticipated Commanders debut, though. Jhabvala reported that Daniels’ training camp highlights included connections with Samuel and tight end Zach Ertz.
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