There’s plenty to unpack, and he’s not wrong about much of it. The Bengals have failed Joe Burrow in protection. He dragged them to a Super Bowl and back-to-back AFC Championship Games while being hit more than just about any other quarterback in football.

Patrick is supposed to be the other starter at guard, opposite rookie Dylan Fairchild. Barring a signing of a free agent like Dalton Risner, the Bengals could end up starting two rookies at guard in Week 1 if Patrick or Ford don’t get healthy in time.

The former San Fransico 49er Deebo Samuel had yet to see a target in the preseason, but picked up a single carry for 19 yards against the Bengals, which sparked a four-play 74-yard touchdown drive, which caused Washington to sit Jayden Daniels and a few more projected starters for the remainder of the game.

ESPN analysts question Bengals coach Zac Taylor's decision to keep Joe Burrow in Monday's game against Washington despite multiple sacks, including a dangerous horsecollar tackle.

The Week 2 NFL preseason schedule closes out when the Cincinnati Bengals visit the Washington Commanders on Monday. Last week, the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Bengals, 34-27. On the other side, the Commanders were blown out 48-18 by the New England Patriots.

Joe Burrow and Jayden Daniels, Heisman Trophy-winning quarterbacks from LSU, headlined the “Monday Night Football” matchup in the second preseason game for each team.

Bengals coach Zac Taylor spoke to reporters on Wednesday about keeping Joe Burrow on the field vs. the Commanders on Monday night despite taking multiple hits.

The starters played well, but the final score tells a different story. Here are the key issues the Washington Commanders must address before Week 1.

On Tuesday’s edition of “Get Up,” former Steelers safety and current ESPN NFL personality Ryan Clark said the Bengals are wasting Joe Burrow’s prime years as the team enters another season with what is expected to be a horrific run defense.