Washington (1-1) is set to face off against Cincinnati (0-2) on Monday night at 8:15 p.m. EDT in a game that will be broadcast on ESPN. The Bengals are favored by 7 1/2 points according to BetMGM NFL Odds, and both teams have a 1-1 record against the spread. The series record between the two teams stands at a tie of 5-5-1, with Washington winning their last meeting against the Bengals 20-9 on Nov. 22, 2020, in Washington.

In terms of statistics, Washington’s offense ranks 10th overall in the league, with the 6th best rushing game and 19th best passing game, averaging 17th in scoring. On the defensive side, Washington ranks 21st overall, 16th against the run, tied for 22nd against the pass, and 29th in scoring. Meanwhile, the Bengals offense ranks tied for 24th overall, 30th in rushing, 16th in passing, and tied for 22nd in scoring. Defensively, the Bengals are 20th overall, 26th against the run, tied for 2nd against the pass, and tied for 15th in scoring.

One player to keep an eye on for Washington is rookie QB Jayden Daniels, who has shown promise by completing 75.5% of his passes in his first two games. However, he has been sacked seven times, highlighting an area of concern for the Commanders. On the Bengals side, QB Joe Burrow improved in Week 2, throwing for 258 yards and two touchdowns against the Chiefs. The Bengals will look to exploit Washington’s defense, which has allowed 455 total passing yards over two games.

A key matchup to watch will be Washington’s running game, led by Brian Robinson, against the Bengals’ struggling defensive front. Washington had a strong rushing performance in their last game, gaining 215 yards on the ground. The Bengals, dealing with injuries to key linemen, have struggled to stop the run, which could give Washington an advantage.

In terms of injuries, Washington’s CB Emmanuel Forbes is unlikely to play due to a thumb ligament injury, while the Bengals’ defensive linemen B.J. Hill and Sheldon Rankins are expected to miss time with hamstring injuries. Lawrence Guy has been signed by the Bengals to help fill in on the defensive line.

As the two teams prepare to face off, Washington will look to break the tie in their series record and improve their standing in the league, while the Bengals aim to secure their first win of the season.