Written By: Evan Perkins
The Washington Commanders (1-1) and Cincinnati Bengals (0-2) seek positive momentum when they face off on Monday, September 23 at 8:15 PM ET. This Monday Night Football action will be at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, where the Bengals are favored to land their first win with a point spread of -7.0 (-110).
The Commanders recorded their first victory with a 21-18 outing over the New York Giants. They scored two field goals late in the fourth quarter, with one being the winner as time expired.
Jayden Daniels made 23 of his 29 completions for 226 yards to help keep the offense moving downfield. While there was not a touchdown recorded for the Commanders, they were still able to find success with seven field goals by Austin Seibert.
The Commanders' 425 yards and 22 first downs led them to success. Their defense allowed 304 yards and 18 first downs, but they successfully forced a turnover.
The offense has shown some progress, ranking 17th in the league with an average of 20.5 points per game. On the defensive end, they give up 27.5 points per game and rank 29th.
The Bengals' recent performance was disappointing, as they lost 26- 25 to the Kansas City Chiefs. They allowed the Chiefs to score nine points in the fourth quarter and failed to convert on turnovers.
Joe Burrow played well, with 258 yards and two touchdowns on 23 out of 36 pass attempts. If Burrow had been more accurate here, they likely would have had another scoring opportunity somewhere down the line, as they relied on him a lot for yards here.
The Bengals put up 320 yards and 18 first downs while allowing 286 yards and 19 first downs. The ending indicated this was a close game, but it could have been more in the Bengal's favor.
They are kicking themselves for missed opportunities but will have a chance to recover. Their offense is definitely on the rise, as they are averaging 17.5 points per game and ranking 22nd. The defense has been solid, allowing 21.0 points per game and ranking 15th.
MyBookie offers the NFL betting odds for the Washington Commanders vs. Cincinnati Bengals matchup. The Bengals are favored by seven points. Market analysis reveals a 63.9 percent likelihood of winning.
The Commanders got lucky in their recent win, but the Giants have more issues. The Bengals played well against the Super Bowl champs but fell apart at the end. Look for the Bengals to get their first win and cover the spread.
