One player who has benefited from the development has been former Illinois running back Chase Brown. After taking over as Cincinnati's starter in Week 6 last season, Brown has sprinted forward without looking back. He got five carries on Monday and rushed for 22 yards – and even scored the first touchdown of the game.

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 first (and only) MNF preseason game takes place on Monday, August 18 when the Washington Commanders host the Cincinnati Bengals at 8:00 p.m. ET on ESPN. Week 1 (September 8): Minnesota Vikings @ Chicago Bears: 8:15 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN

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.

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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.

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

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.