With Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, Joe Burrow has a pair of standout receivers to target in the passing game. But the quarterback is backing another player that is fighting for a roster spot, one who put on a show Monday night against the Washington Commanders.

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 quarterback Joe Burrow played three series to open Monday night's game against the Commanders and the final possession saw him sharing the field with a different supporting cast.

A couple of receivers make strong cases while the starting defense is once again woeful in 31-17 win over the Commanders.

Cincinnati Bengals fans are concerned about their franchise star. Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow took unnecessary hits during the team’s 31-17 win over the Washington Commanders on Monday.

Burrow’s preference comes through in the answer. It’s “great” to get the deals done early, like the Bengals did with Higgins and Chase. And while the NFL is a deadline-driven business, the deadline when a player is holding in shouldn’t be Week 1. It should be tied to the practical deadline for getting the player ready to go for Week 1.

The quarterback played 24 snaps in Monday's win over the Commanders, expressing satisfaction with protection and Cincinnati's efficient running game.

Former All-Pro center Jason Kelce would've pulled Burrow from the game.

Joe Burrow is ready for the regular season. The Bengals quarterback completed 9 of 14 passes for 62 yards and a touchdown in three series Monday night. The Bengals scored two touchdowns on his three drives.