What are your thoughts on the Bengals Monday Night game?
The Cincinnati Bengals will be looking to get their first win on Monday Night Football against the Washington Commanders.
The Bengals are now the only team in the AFC North without a win as the Baltimore Ravens improved to 1-2 on Sunday. Uninspired play and poor luck has this team at 0-2 when a couple bounces could easily have them at 2-0. That is just how it goes, but this team is an offense waking up away from being right back into the running.
The Commanders are a rebuilding team counting on the No. 2 overall pick, quarterback Jayden Daniels, and second-year running back Brian Robinson Jr. offensively to keep things moving. Daniels has yet to throw a passing touchdown, but he and Robinson have combined for quite the potent running attack early in the season. Cincinnati’s defense, likely without defensive tackles Sheldon Rankins and BJ Hill, could have their hands full.
Here is today’s morning news.
Bengals Rookie DT Kris Jenkins Jr. Set For NFL Debut; Amarius Mims Goes Full | Quick Hits
Bengals head coach Zac Taylor ruled out starting defensive tackle Rankins (hamstring) and is waiting to see how the hamstring of the other starting defensive tackle, Hill, responds over the weekend. Neither practiced this week after getting hurt in Kansas City last Sunday.
Game Within The Game: Rookie Erick All Jr.’s Versatility Lifts Bengals’ Busiest Tight Ends
There was Reggie Kelly, one of the talented, committed veterans Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis deployed to rebuild the program early in the century. Kelly was their spiritual leader and a monstrous blocker.
Commanders vs. Bengals Week 3 Top storylines, players to watch
There under the bright lights of primetime, the Bengals must avoid an 0-3 start to the season. Luckily for Joe Burrow and Co., they looked like a new team during the class loss in Kansas City last week.
2024 NFL Season, Week 3: Four things to watch for in Jaguars-Bills, Commanders-Bengals on Monday on ESPN, NFL+
Buffalo has outscored opponents 65-38 through two weeks, most recently dominating their division rival Dolphins in Miami through a dominating run game and a trio of big interceptions.
Look: Ja’Marr Chase Renews Campaign, Makes it Clear He’s ‘Always F****** Open’
Ja’Marr Chase made it clear that he’s “always f****** open” in a sponsorship video with 7-Eleven.
Andy Dalton throws three TDs, paces Panthers to first win of season after ‘heavy week’ in Carolina
At 36 years old, Andy Dalton doesn’t experience a lot of firsts in the NFL anymore. But on Sunday, the newly minted Panthers starting quarterback had one memorable afternoon.
Skylar Thompson suffers ‘painful’ rib injury in loss to Seahawks
Miami Dolphins quarterback Skylar Thompson left the game midway through the third quarter of Sunday’s 24-3 loss to the Seattle Seahawks after suffering what coach Mike McDaniel called a painful rib injury.
The Bengals are 7.5-point favorites via FanDuel. What are your thoughts on the game?
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