The starters played well, but the final score tells a different story. Here are the key issues the Washington Commanders must address before Week 1.

The Washington Commanders lost their second consecutive preseason game on Monday night, falling 31-17 to the Cincinnati Bengals. Several Washington starters sat again, including Bobby Wagner, Zach Ertz, Terry McLaurin, Von Miller, and Laremy Tunsil, but quarterback Jayden Daniels did play — briefly.

Adam Peters has done a great job revamping the Washington Commanders' roster and building around franchise quarterback Jayden Daniels, but there are still a couple of positions that need to be improved.

After being shipped up I-95 from one NFC East team to another, Eagles WR Jahan Dotson opened up about feeling betrayed by the Commanders.

As the Washington Commanders plan to allow a veteran running back to have the night off on Monday, more trade speculation has been built.

The Bengals and Commanders met in Week 3 of the 2024 NFL season on "Monday Night Football." The Bengals won big in their preseason rematch.

The Washington Commanders bring a world of promise into the 2025 season after a breakout ‘24 campaign, in which quarterback Jayden Daniels burst onto the scene to lead the playoff charge.