There’s plenty to unpack, and he’s not wrong about much of it. The Bengals have failed Joe Burrow in protection. He dragged them to a Super Bowl and back-to-back AFC Championship Games while being hit more than just about any other quarterback in football.

The Bengals plan to wind preseason game action down relatively quietly, at least when it comes to snaps for the starters.

NFL.com breaks down Week 2 of the preseason, concluding with the Cincinnati Bengals' win over the Washington Commanders on "Monday Night Football."

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

Look no further than two of the most prominent teams in the 2025 quarterback market: The Pittsburgh Steelers added DK Metcalf to pair with Aaron Rodgers, and the Seattle Seahawks added Cooper Kupp to pair with Sam Darnold.

The Washington Commanders host the Cincinnati Bengals to close out Week 2 of the NFL Preseason on Monday, Aug. 18.

Here's where to watch the Bengals vs. Commanders NFL game without cable and how to get the livestream for the preseason game with a free trial.

The Cincinnati Bengals have a major rebound in mind in 2025, when they seek a return to the playoffs behind quarterback Joe Burrow and one of the NFL’s most explosive offenses.