In an upcoming Monday night showdown, the Washington Commanders (1-1) will face off against the Cincinnati Bengals (0-2) at 8:15 p.m. EDT on ESPN. The Bengals are favored by 7 1/2 points in this matchup, with both teams having a 1-1 record against the spread so far this season. The series record between the two teams is tied at 5-5-1, with Washington coming out on top in their last meeting in 2020.
The Commanders are coming off a 21-18 win against the Giants, while the Bengals suffered a close loss to the Chiefs in Week 2. Washington’s offense has been solid, ranking 10th overall in the league, while the Bengals’ defense has struggled against the run.
One player to watch in this game is Commanders’ QB Jayden Daniels, a first-round draft pick who has shown promise but has been sacked seven times in the first two games. Bengals QB Joe Burrow will look to improve on his performance from last week, where he threw for 258 yards and two touchdowns.
The key matchup to watch will be the Commanders’ running game against the Bengals’ defensive front, as Washington rushed for 215 yards in their last game. Both teams have key injuries to watch for, with Washington CB Emmanuel Forbes likely to miss the game and Bengals defensive linemen B.J. Hill and Sheldon Rankins expected to be out.
Fantasy players may want to keep an eye on Commanders WR Terry McLaurin, who could be due for a breakout game with more targets from Daniels. Overall, this game promises to be an exciting matchup between two evenly-matched teams looking to improve their early-season record.
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