Week 3 thus finds Cincinnati truly desperate for a win. As a reminder, since 1990 only 4 of 162 teams have made the playoffs after starting a season with three consecutive losses (2.5%). On the other side of the field, Washington looks to add to any momentum gained in last week’s win and to keep pace atop the NFC East with Philadelphia and Dallas.

The Cincinnati Bengals (0-2) play the Washington Commanders (1-1) on Monday, September 23, 2024 at Paycor Stadium. The Bengals are notable favorites in this one, with the spread sitting at 7.5