Two teams with championship aspirations look to fine-tune things ahead of the 2025 NFL season in a special preseason edition of ESPN's "Monday Night Football."
The Cincinnati Bengals head to Landover, Maryland, on Monday to wrap up Week 2 of the preseason slate against the Washington Commanders. It will mark the first meeting between the clubs since they faced off on Monday night in Week 3 last season. Jayden Daniels outdueled Joe Burrow in a thriller as the Commanders edged the Bengals 38-33 in downtown Cincinnati.
Here are key facts about this year's "Monday Night Football" matchup:
When is the game?
The Commanders host the Bengals on Monday, Aug. 18. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Coverage begins with "Monday Night Countdown" at 7 p.m.
How can fans watch?
Fans can catch all the action on ESPN and in the NFL streaming hub.
How can fans access more NFL coverage from ESPN?
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