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,

Joe Burrow and Jayden Daniels, Heisman Trophy-winning quarterbacks from LSU, headlined the “Monday Night Football” matchup in the second preseason game for each team.

Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels did not attempt a pass against the Bengals, but did score on a 14-yard touchdown run.

Bengals star defensive end Trey Hendrickson is in Washington for Monday night's preseason game against the Commanders. The majority of the Bengals starters will play on Monday, but Hendrickson remains out.

The Washington Commanders’ offense was electric early against the Cincinnati Bengals. Yes, it is preseason, but the Washington Commanders and Jayden Daniels are making it really hard not to overreact to what has been put on the field, and the opening drive against the Cincinnati Bengals will have fans ecstatic with their 2025 prospects.

The Athletic's Paul Dehner Jr. sounded off on the Cincinnati Bengals defense after their showing against the Washington Commanders.

Could Joe Burrow soon have a new wide receiver target this season?The Cincinnati Bengals took on the Washington Commanders Monday night in their second preseason game and one wideout stole the show in the first half.

Wide receiver Mitchell Tinsley scored two touchdowns in the Bengals’ preseason win over Washington, putting himself firmly on the roster bubble and fantasy football radar.