ESPN's Laura Rutledge and the "Monday Night Football" crew were in the nation's capital this evening to cover a preseason showdown between the Cincinnati Bengals and Washington Commanders. It didn't take long for fans to compliment her performance and appearance.

The answer is: YES! There's a Monday Night Football preseason matchup on Monday, August 18, 2025. And we've got all the information you need to know as you get ready to watch a primetime NFL game, even if it's a tune-up for the regular season.

Running back Brian Robinson might have played his last game for the Commanders. Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports that Robinson will not play in Monday night’s preseason game against the Bengals. The news comes a day after a report that the Commanders are shopping Robinson in trade talks with other teams.

Bengals rookie linebacker Demetrius Knight Jr. has impressed at training camp and has another chance to flash on Monday night vs. the Commanders.

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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.

The Minnesota Vikings have two preseason games in the books, and we have exactly three weeks until the season opens Week 1 at the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football.