The Cincinnati Bengals have leaned into their rookie draft class more than usual this summer and will do so again in Week 2 preseason action against the Washington Commanders. There, starters will see plenty of run and an expansive draft class and undrafted free-agent class will compete for a limited number of spots on the final roster.

Our preseason Bengals vs. Commanders predictions like Cincinnati's backup options at QB more than Washington's.

The Washington Commanders are getting ready for the second preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday night, and it's a more important matchup than anticipated for a lot of reasons. This is the only in-game look the Commanders will get with a majority of the starters expected to play