The Cincinnati Bengals (0-3) dropped their second home game of the season, this time to the Washington Commanders (2-1) on Monday Night Football.

Cincinnati was again one of the biggest betting favorites heading into the game, but failed to get critical stops on defense and score touchdowns, instead settling for field goals. Kicker Evan McPherson missed a 48-yard field goal during the game.

The Bengals face Andy Dalton and the Carolina Panthers next week.

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Bengals score vs Commanders, need onside kick | Commanders 38, Bengals 33

Bengals running back Zack Moss scored on a 1-yard touchdown run to make it a one-score game. The Commanders recovered the on-side kick and the game will end.

Commanders score again, Bengals trail by two scores | Commanders 38, Bengals 26

The Bengals' defense again failed to stop the Commanders. This time, quarterback Jayden Daniels completed a 27-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Terry McLaurin. We're at the two-minute warning.

Bengals score vs Commanders quickly in fourth quarter | Commanders 31, Bengals 26

Joe Burrow again connected with Ja'Marr Chase, this time for a 31-yard touchdown pass. The two-point conversion failed and the Bengals trail by five points.

Commanders score vs Bengals again | Commanders 31, Bengals 20

The Commanders drove down the field and the Bengals' defense got their first non-kneel-down stop of the game, which resulted in an Austin Seibert 47-yard field goal.

Bengals score vs Commanders near end of third quarter | Commanders 28, Bengals 20

It's a one-score game after Burrow threw a touchdown pass to wide receiver Andrei Iosivas for a two-yard score. Kicker Evan McPherson converted the point-after-touchdown attempt to make it an eight-point game.

Bengals vs Commanders betting lines change | Commanders 28, Bengals 13

The Bengals are now 7.5-point underdogs after giving up another touchdown to the Commanders. Cincinnati was tied for being the biggest favorite of the week at 7.5 points when the game kicked off. Cincinnati's only defensive stop was via a Washington kneel down to end the first half.

Commanders vs Bengals a two-score game | Commanders 28, Bengals 13

The Commanders score a fourth touchdown to open the second half after a big return on the second-half kickoff. Offensive tackle Trent Scott scored the touchdown and kicker Austin Seibert converted the point-after-touchdown attempt.

Bengals vs Commanders first half stats | Commanders 21, Bengals 13

The Commanders' offense has 205 yards compared to the Bengals' 236. Washington scored touchdowns on all three first-half drives while the Bengals settled for one touchdown and three field-goal attempts, one of which Evan McPherson missed. The Commanders will receive the second-half kickoff.

Bengals score another field goal, trail Commanders | Commanders 21, Bengals 13

Kicker Evan McPherson converted a 31-yard field goal to get the Bengals within one score near the end of the second quarter.

Commanders score on first three drives vs Bengals | Commanders 21, Bengals 10

The Bengals' defense has no answer for the Commanders' offense as Washington scores its third-straight touchdown to open the Monday Night Football game. The Bengals take over on offense and we're at the two-minute warning.

Bengals trail Commanders in second quarter | Commanders 14, Bengals 10

Kicker Evan McPherson converted a 28-yard field goal to get the Bengals within 4 points in the second quarter. Washington takes over with 5:25 remaining in the first half.

Trent Brown injured, carted off field vs Commanders | Commanders 14, Bengals 7

Right tackle Trent Brown was carted off the field in the second quarter. Rookie first-round draft pick Amarius Mims is in the game.

Commanders vs Bengals stats | Commanders 14, Bengals 7

The Commanders have 131 yards on offense compared to the Bengals' 118. The Bengals are about to start their third offensive drive of the game in the second quarter.

Commanders take lead vs Bengals | Commanders 14, Bengals 7

The Bengals' defense couldn't get a stop on its second drive of the game and running back Austin Eckeler scored on a 24-yard touchdown run. Kicker Austin Seibert converted the point-after-touchdown attempt.

Bengals vs Commanders tied after Evan McPherson missed field goal | Bengals 7, Commanders 7

Kicker Evan McPherson missed a 48-yard field goal on the second play of the second quarter.

Bengals vs Commanders tied at end of first quarter | Bengals 7, Commanders 7

The Bengals and Commanders both scored touchdowns on their first offensive drives. The Bengals have the ball on the Commanders' 30-yard line and it'll be third-and-11 to start the second quarter.

Commanders score vs Bengals to tie it up | Bengals 7, Commanders 7

Running back Brian Robinson scored on a run from the inch-line and kicker Austin Seibert converted the point-after-touchdown attempt to tie the game after a 10-play, 70-yard drive.

Bengals strike first with Ja'Marr Chase touchdown | Bengals 7, Commanders 0

The Bengals marched down the field and capped a 6-play, 71-yard drive with a 41-yard touchdown pass from Burrow to Chase. Kicker McPherson converted the point-after-touchdown attempt.

Bengals vs Commanders on Monday Night Football live score updates

The Bengals face the Commanders and will start the game on offense.

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The Bengals vs. Commanders game is streaming on ESPN+.

Bengals vs Commanders odds, spread

The Bengals closed as 7.5-point favorites (-105), according to BetMGM, and the over/under point total is 46.

Corey Dillon Bengals

Former running back Corey Dilllon and defensive tackle Tim Krumrie will be inducted in the Bengals' Ring of Honor tonight. Dillon 8,061 yards and 45 touchdowns in his seven seasons in Cincinnati. He finished his career with 11,241`yards and 82 touchdowns.

Trenton Irwin inactive for Bengals vs Commanders on Monday Night Football

Bengals wide receiver Trenton Irwin is inactive tonight against the Washington Commanders.

Bengals vs Commanders how to watch Monday Night Football on TV, streaming

The Bengals-Commanders game will broadcast locally on Channel 9 (WCPO-TV) and streaming on ESPN+.

Bengals vs Commanders joins Bills vs Jaguars on Monday Night Football

The Bengals vs. Commanders at Paycor Stadium will go head-to-head with the Bills vs. Jaguars at Highmark Stadium. The Bills-Jaguars game kicks off at 7:30 p.m. ET, while the Bengals vs. Commanders kicks off at 8:15 p.m.

Joe Burrow shows up for Bengals vs. Commanders on Monday Night Football

The always fashionable Bengals quarterback has made his entrance for MNF. Joe Burrow, who makes almost as many headlines with his outfits before the game as he does his on-field play, is on site at Paycor Stadium.

Tee Higgins arrives for Bengals vs. Commanders on Monday Night Football

Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins, who returned to practice in Cincinnati this week, has arrived at Paycor Stadium.

MNF predictions

The Cincinnati.com staff of experts all picked the Bengals to win. The staff was unanimous in the first two games as well and are 1-1 predicting Bengals'outcomes.

How to watch Bengals vs Commanders TV, streaming

The Bengals vs. Commanders game will be broadcast locally on Channel 9 (WCPO-TV). It will also be streaming on ESPN+.

Bengals vs Commanders spread, odds

The Bengals are 7.5-point favorites, according to BetMGM, and the over/under point total is 46. Both Cincinnati and Washington are 1-1 against the spread this season.

Bengals 2024 NFL schedule

Week 1: Sept. 8, Bengals vs. New England Patriots 1 p.m. ET, CBS Patriots 16, Bengals 10

Week 2: Sept. 15, Bengals at Kansas City Chiefs 4:25 p.m. ET, CBS Bengals 25, Chiefs 26

Week 3: Sept. 23, Bengals vs. Washington Commanders 8 p.m. ET | *Monday Night Football on ABC/ESPN

Week 4: Sept. 29, Bengals at Carolina Panthers 1 p.m. ET, Fox

Week 5: Oct. 6, Bengals vs. Baltimore Ravens 1 p.m. ET, CBS

Week 6: Oct. 13, Bengals at New York Giants 8 p.m. ET | *Sunday Night Football on NBC

Week 7: Oct. 20, Bengals at Cleveland Browns 1 p.m. ET, CBS

Week 8: Oct. 27, Bengals vs. Philadelphia Eagles 4:25 p.m. ET, CBS

Week 9: Nov. 3, Bengals vs. Las Vegas Raiders 1 p.m. ET, Fox

Week 10: Nov. 7, Bengals at Baltimore Ravens 8 p.m. ET | *Thursday Night Football on Amazon Prime

Week 11: Nov. 17, Bengals at Los Angeles Chargers 4 p.m. ET, CBS

Week 12: Bye week

Week 13: Dec. 1, Bengals vs. Pittsburgh Steelers 1 p.m. ET, CBS

Week 14: Dec. 9, Bengals at Dallas Cowboys 8 p.m. ET | *Monday Night Football on ESPN

Week 15: Dec. 15, Bengals at Tennessee Titans 1 p.m. ET, Fox

Week 16: Dec. 19, Bengals vs. Cleveland Browns | *Thursday Night Football on Amazon Prime

Week 17: Bengals vs. Denver Broncos, Date and network TBD

Week 18: Bengals at Pittsburgh Steelers, Date and network TBD

*The final two weeks of the season don't have game times because the NFL reserves the right to flex games into primetime spots based on playoff scenarios.

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