The starters played well, but the final score tells a different story. Here are the key issues the Washington Commanders must address before Week 1.

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 Week 2 NFL preseason schedule closes out when the Cincinnati Bengals visit the Washington Commanders on Monday. Last week, the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Bengals, 34-27. On the other side, the Commanders were blown out 48-18 by the New England Patriots.

Starting quarterback Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals ' first-team offense left the team's NFL preseason game against the Washington Commanders on Monday Night Football at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, early in the second quarter.

Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels did not attempt a pass against the Bengals, but did score on a 14-yard touchdown run.

For the Washington Commanders and the Cincinnati Bengals, the biggest storylines for Monday's preseason game were the players not playing. Cincinnati star edge defender Trey Hendrickson remains a hold-in at training camp,

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow sounds like most fans when talking about the Trey Hendrickson trade and contract drama. Those fans think recent Hendrickson trade rumblings are more leverage play than anything before the Bengals get his extension done right before the regular season.

Cincinnati Bengals receiver Mitchell Tinsley impressed Monday Night Football's Joe Buck and Troy Aikman as he made five catches for 73 yards with an impressive touchdown reception from Jake Browning during the second quarter of an NFL preseason game against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland.