One player who has benefited from the development has been former Illinois running back Chase Brown. After taking over as Cincinnati's starter in Week 6 last season, Brown has sprinted forward without looking back. He got five carries on Monday and rushed for 22 yards – and even scored the first touchdown of the game.

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.

The Commanders are holding Brian Robinson out of their preseason Week 2 game against the Bengals as they explore trading him.

Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson made the trip with the team for the game Monday night against the Commanders, but did not play.

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The first Monday Night Football offering of the new Premier League season comes from Elland Road as promoted Leeds United entertain Everton to bring down the curtain on the opening round of games.