The Cincinnati Bengals and Washington Commanders have announced their Week 3 inactives for Monday Night Football. There are a few key players out for both teams, so let's dive into the full list.
Cincinnati Bengals Inactives
The Bengals have a few key players out, including defensive tackles Sheldon Rankins and B.J. Hill. Both players are battling hamstring injuries, and their absences will be a major blow to Cincinnati's defense. However, The Bengals will have safety Vonn Bell, who was questionable with a back injury.
The Bengals will be without several defensive starters for Monday night's game. In addition to Hill and Rankins, the team will be without wide receiver Trenton Irwin, tight ends Tanner Hudson and Tanner McLachlan and guard Jaxson Kirkland.
Washington Commanders Inactives
The Commanders are also dealing with some key injuries, including defensive end Clelin Ferrell, who will be sitting out with a knee injury. Ferrell, a key player on the Commanders' defense, was placed on injured reserve in the playoffs last season with San Francisco because of a left knee injury suffered in the regular-season finale; it's uncertain whether that is related to his current issue.
Cornerback Emmanuel Forbes, who underwent surgery to repair his thumb last week, is also questionable to play against the Bengals. Other inactive players for the Commanders are cornerback Emmanuel Forbes (thumb), free safety Darrick Forrest, strong safety Dominique Hampton, quarterback Sam Hartman, offensive guard Chris Paul and running back Colson Yankoff.
Bengals Look to Bounce Back
The Bengals are coming off two straight defeats to begin the campaign and might be feeling the pressure to get their season on track. This is something the Commanders can take advantage of despite having plenty of problems to iron out. The Commanders are the biggest underdog of Week 3 according to sportsbooks.
Commanders Aim for a Statement Win
The Washington Commanders are looking to make the NFL world sit up and take notice with the primetime audience watching intently. Gaining victory at the Cincinnati Bengals would represent a major statement of intent - one that would indicate things are trending in a positive direction under new head coach Dan Quinn and his accomplished coaching staff.
Looking Ahead
The Bengals and Commanders both have a lot to prove this season, and this game could be a major turning point for both teams. The Commanders are a young team with a lot of potential, but they need to start putting it all together on the field. The Bengals, on the other hand, need to show that they can still be a contender in the AFC. With both teams looking to make a statement, this Monday Night Football matchup is sure to be a wild one.
