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.

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 Bengals and Joe Burrow have emphasized that this year’s preseason holds more significance for them than in previous years. With how slowly they’ve started under Zac Taylor, Burrow has gotten far more reps this preseason than any other in his career.

Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson made the trip with the team for the game Monday night against the Commanders, but did not play.

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.

If Mitchell Tinsley was on the Cincinnati Bengals' roster bubble heading into Monday night, he's probably feeling pretty good about his chances of making the team after the way he played during his team's 31-17 win over the Washington Commanders.