Game updates, live score for Week 3

The Cincinnati Bengals (0-2) host the Washington Commanders in NFL Week 3 action on “Monday Night Football.”

Cincinnati is coming off a loss to the Kansas City Chiefs and Washington is coming off a win against the New York Giants.

Wide receiver Tee Higgins returned to practice for the Bengals this week after missing the first two weeks of the season with a hamstring injury. Higgins said he expects to play tonight.

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Follow along for live updates and analysis:

Kicker Evan McPherson converted a 28-yard field goal to get the Bengals within 4 points in the second quarter. Washington takes over with 5:25 remaining in the first half.

Right tackle Trent Brown was carted off the field in the second quarter. Rookie first-round draft pick Amarius Mims is in the game.

The Commanders have 131 yards on offense compared to the Bengals’ 118. The Bengals are about to start their third offensive drive of the game in the second quarter.

The Bengals’ defense couldn’t get a stop on its second drive of the game and running back Austin Eckeler scored on a 24-yard touchdown run. Kicker Austin Seibert converted the point-after-touchdown attempt.

Kicker Evan McPherson missed a 48-yard field goal on the second play of the second quarter.

The Bengals and Commanders both scored touchdowns on their first offensive drives. The Bengals have the ball on the Commanders’ 30-yard line and it’ll be third-and-11 to start the second quarter.

Running back Brian Robinson scored on a run from the inch-line and kicker Austin Seibert converted the point-after-touchdown attempt to tie the game after a 10-play, 70-yard drive.

The Bengals marched down the field and capped a 6-play, 71-yard drive with a 41-yard touchdown pass from Burrow to Chase. Kicker McPherson converted the point-after-touchdown attempt.

The Bengals face the Commanders and will start the game on offense.

The Bengals vs. Commanders game is streaming on ESPN+.

The Bengals closed as 7.5-point favorites (-105), according to BetMGM, and the over/under point total is 46.

Former running back Corey Dilllon and defensive tackle Tim Krumrie will be inducted in the Bengals’ Ring of Honor tonight. Dillon 8,061 yards and 45 touchdowns in his seven seasons in Cincinnati. He finished his career with 11,241`yards and 82 touchdowns.

Bengals wide receiver Trenton Irwin is inactive tonight against the Washington Commanders.

The Bengals-Commanders game will broadcast locally on Channel 9 (WCPO-TV) and streaming on ESPN+.

The Bengals vs. Commanders at Paycor Stadium will go head-to-head with the Bills vs. Jaguars at Highmark Stadium. The Bills-Jaguars game kicks off at 7:30 pm ET, while the Bengals vs. Commanders kicks off at 8:15 pm

The always fashionable Bengals quarterback has made his entrance for MNF. Joe Burrow, who makes almost as many headlines with his outfits before the game as he does his on-field play, is on site at Paycor Stadium.

Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins, who returned to practice in Cincinnati this week, has arrived at Paycor Stadium.

The Cincinnati.com staff of experts all picked the Bengals to win. The staff was unanimous in the first two games as well and are 1-1 predicting Bengals’outcomes.

How to watch Bengals vs Commanders TV, streaming

The Bengals vs. Commanders game will be broadcast locally on Channel 9 (WCPO-TV). It will also be streaming on ESPN+.

Bengals vs Commanders spread, odds

The Bengals are 7.5-point favorites, according to BetMGM, and the over/under point total is 46. Both Cincinnati and Washington are 1-1 against the spread this season.

Bengals 2024 NFL schedule

Week 1: Sept. 8, Bengals vs. New England Patriots 1 p.m. ET, CBS Patriots 16, Bengals 10

Week 2: Sept. 15, Bengals at Kansas City Chiefs 4:25 pm ET, CBS Bengals 25, Chiefs 26

Week 3: Sept. 23, Bengals vs. Washington Commanders 8 pm ET | *Monday Night Football on ABC/ESPN

Week 4: Sept. 29, Bengals at Carolina Panthers 1 pm ET, Fox

Week 5: Oct. 6, Bengals vs. Baltimore Ravens 1 p.m. ET, CBS

Week 6: Oct. 13, Bengals at New York Giants 8 pm ET | *Sunday Night Football on NBC

Week 7: Oct. 20, Bengals at Cleveland Browns 1 p.m. ET, CBS

Week 8: Oct. 27, Bengals vs. Philadelphia Eagles 4:25 p.m. ET, CBS

Week 9: Nov. 3, Bengals vs. Las Vegas Raiders 1 p.m. ET, Fox

Week 10: Nov. 7, Bengals at Baltimore Ravens 8 pm ET | *Thursday Night Football on Amazon Prime

Week 11: Nov. 17, Bengals at Los Angeles Chargers 4 pm ET, CBS

Week 12: Goodbye week

Week 13: Dec. 1, Bengals vs. Pittsburgh Steelers 1 p.m. ET, CBS

Week 14: Dec. 9, Bengals at Dallas Cowboys 8 pm ET | *Monday Night Football on ESPN

Week 15: Dec. 15, Bengals at Tennessee Titans 1 p.m. ET, Fox

Week 16: Dec. 19, Bengals vs. Cleveland Browns | *Thursday Night Football on Amazon Prime

Week 17: Bengals vs. Denver Broncos, Date and network TBD

Week 18: Bengals at Pittsburgh Steelers, Date and network TBD

*The final two weeks of the season don’t have game times because the NFL reserves the right to flex games into primetime spots based on playoff scenarios.

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