The Washington Commanders (1-1) will look to defy oddsmakers when they take on the Cincinnati Bengals (0-2) on Monday, September 23, 2024 as a 7.5-point underdog. A 46-point over/under is set for the game.
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TV channel: ABC
Bengals Insights
With just 35 points (17.5 per game), the Bengals are having trouble putting up points this year.
Through the air, Cincinnati has been one of the least effective passing offenses in the league, ranking sixth-last in the NFL by tallying 200 pass yards per game. Meanwhile, it ranks 24th with two passing touchdowns.
On the ground, the Bengals have been one of the lesser rushing offenses in the league, ranking last in the NFL by tallying 72 rush yards per game. Meanwhile, they rank 25th with one rushing touchdown.
Cincinnati is 21st in the NFL in third-down percentage at 33.3%. In red-zone efficiency, it ranks 15th at 50%.
So far this season, Cincinnati has had one of the top defenses in the league, ranking sixth in the NFL by surrendering 21 points per game. It ranks first in the NFL with 288 total yards allowed per contest.
When it comes to stopping the pass, the Bengals rank No. 1 in the NFL with 128.5 passing yards allowed per game. They rank sixth in passing TDs allowed (two).
Against the run, the Bengals’ D is 14th in the NFL with 319 rushing yards allowed (159.5 per game) and second with one rushing touchdown allowed.
On defense, Cincinnati is seventh in the NFL in red-zone percentage allowed at 33.3%. In third-down efficiency allowed, it ranks eighth at 30.4%.
Commanders Insights
With just 41 points (20.5 per game), the Commanders are having trouble finding the end zone this year.
Through the air, Washington is bottom-10 in passing yards this season, ranking fourth-last in the NFL with 371 total passing yards (185.5 per game). It also ranks 11th in yards per attempt (7).
On the ground, the Commanders have tallied 353 total rushing yards (13th in NFL) and 5.4 rushing yards per attempt (third).
Washington is 27th in the NFL in red-zone percentage at 33.3%. In third-down percentage, it ranks 12th at 40.9%.
So far this year, Washington ranks 12th in the NFL in points allowed (27.5 per game) and fourth in total yards allowed (348 per game).
When it comes to stopping the pass, the Commanders’ defense has been firing on all cylinders, with 455 passing yards allowed this season (seventh-fewest in NFL).
Against the run, the Commanders’ D has looked good this season, as it ranks sixth in the league with 241 total rushing yards allowed (120.5 per game).
Defensively, Washington ranks 32nd in the NFL in third-down efficiency allowed at 61.9%. In red-zone percentage allowed, it ranks 28th at 75%.
Bengals Leaders
Joe Burrow connected on 63.9% of his throws for the Bengals last week, totaling 258 passing yards plus two touchdowns and zero INTs. On the season as a whole, he has racked up 422 passing yards (67.7% completion percentage), two TDs, and zero picks. In addition, he has contributed with his legs, running for 24 yards on 10 attempts.
On the ground, Zack Moss toted the rock 12 times last week, rushing for 34 yards (2.8 YPC). His season stats include 21 rushing attempts for 78 yards (3.7 YPC) and one touchdown..
Chase Brown amassed 31 rushing yards (7.8 YPC) last week on four attempts. For the season, he has gotten seven carries, turning them into 78 yards (6 YPC) and zero TDs.
In the receiving game, Mike Gesicki amassed seven catches (nine targets) for 91 yards last week. He has 10 receptions (13 targets) for 109 yards and zero scores on the season.
Last week, Ja’Marr Chase recorded four catches on five targets, which went for 35 yards. For the season, his stat line includes 10 receptions (11 targets) for 97 yards and zero touchdowns.
Jermaine Burton was on the receiving end of two targets last week, hauling in one for 47 yards.
On the other side of the ball, Trey Hendrickson has two sacks this season, plus two TFL and six tackles.
Commanders Leaders
Jayden Daniels has zero touchdown throws and zero interceptions in two games, completing 75.5% of his passes for 410 yards (205 per game).
With his legs, Daniels has scored two touchdowns and accumulated 132 yards.
Over two games, Brian Robinson Jr. has rushed for 173 yards (86.5 per game) and one TD.
In addition, Robinson has hauled in four passes for 52 yards and zero touchdowns.
On the ground, Austin Ekeler has scored zero touchdowns and accumulated 48 yards (24 per contest).
In the passing game, Ekeler has scored zero touchdowns, including seven receptions for 99 yards.
In the passing game, Zach Ertz has scored zero TDs, reeling in seven balls for 90 yards (45 per game).
Defensively, Bobby Wagner has helped set the tone with 19 tackles, four TFL, and one pass defended in two games.
Benjamin St-Juste has been doing his part on defense, delivering 11 tackles and four passes defended for the Commanders.
On defense, Clelin Ferrell has been causing chaos, totaling two sacks to go with two TFL and four tackles for the Commanders.
The Commanders’ Frankie Luvu has amassed 16 tackles in two contests.
Bengals Schedule
Date |
Opponent |
Score |
TV |
9/8/2024 |
Patriots |
L 16-10 |
CBS |
9/15/2024 |
at Chiefs |
L 26-25 |
CBS |
9/23/2024 |
Commanders |
– |
ABC |
9/29/2024 |
at Panthers |
– |
FOX |
10/6/2024 |
Ravens |
– |
CBS |
10/13/2024 |
at Giants |
– |
NBC |
10/20/2024 |
at Browns |
– |
CBS |
10/27/2024 |
Eagles |
– |
CBS |
11/3/2024 |
Raiders |
– |
FOX |
11/7/2024 |
at Ravens |
– |
Amazon Prime Video |
11/17/2024 |
at Chargers |
– |
CBS |
12/1/2024 |
Steelers |
– |
CBS |
12/9/2024 |
at Cowboys |
– |
ESPN |
12/15/2024 |
at Titans |
– |
FOX |
12/19/2024 |
Browns |
– |
Amazon Prime Video |
TBD |
Broncos |
– |
– |
TBD |
at Steelers |
– |
– |
Commanders Schedule
Date |
Opponent |
Score |
TV |
9/8/2024 |
at Buccaneers |
L 37-20 |
FOX |
9/15/2024 |
Giants |
W 21-18 |
FOX |
9/23/2024 |
at Bengals |
– |
ABC |
9/29/2024 |
at Cardinals |
– |
FOX |
10/6/2024 |
Browns |
– |
FOX |
10/13/2024 |
at Ravens |
– |
CBS |
10/20/2024 |
Panthers |
– |
CBS |
10/27/2024 |
Bears |
– |
CBS |
11/3/2024 |
at Giants |
– |
FOX |
11/10/2024 |
Steelers |
– |
CBS |
11/14/2024 |
at Eagles |
– |
Amazon Prime Video |
11/24/2024 |
Cowboys |
– |
FOX |
12/1/2024 |
Titans |
– |
CBS |
12/15/2024 |
at Saints |
– |
FOX |
12/22/2024 |
Eagles |
– |
FOX |
TBD |
Falcons |
– |
– |
TBD |
at Cowboys |
– |
– |
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