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

The visit came at a time when Cincinnati is very thin at guard; both Cordell Volson and Cody Ford were banged up entering Monday night's game against Washington. Then, Lucas Patrick suffered an injury in the opening quarter. Ford appears to have avoided anything major though.

We learned the Cincinnati Bengals' defense is the biggest concern after the preseason game vs. the Washington Commanders.

Discover the latest Cincinnati Bengals Week 1 odds, betting lines and expert picks for the 2025 NFL season opener. Bengals vs. Browns is the Week 1 matchup.

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,

The Cincinnati Bengals are now exploring the trade market to solve their ongoing impasse with star defensive end Trey Hendrickson, but some around the NFL reportedly feel that it's already too late.

Bengals rookie linebacker Demetrius Knight Jr. has impressed at training camp and has another chance to flash on Monday night vs. the Commanders.