ESPN's Stephen A. Smith went off on Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor over a decision involving quarterback Joe Burrow.

On his Fearless podcast on Tuesday, Whitlock ripped into the Bengals for not giving Burrow the tools to succeed. "Watching and seeing the highlights and seeing the discussion about the Cincinnati Bengals last night in their game against the Washington Commanders," Whitlock said (6:22).

Stephen A. Smith went scorched earth on Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor over his Joe Burrow Decision.

A couple of receivers make strong cases while the starting defense is once again woeful in 31-17 win over the Commanders.

Mitchell Tinsley's roster status remains in limbo, but a stellar preseason and endorsement from Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow could aid his effort.

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.

Hendrickson, the 2024 NFL sack champion, continued his "hold-in" Aug. 18 amid fresh reports on his contract situation and his club entertaining trade offers for him. He was a favorite target of camera lenses throughout the Bengals' preseason victory against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, because of that news.

The Patriots called the Bengals about trading for Trey Hendrickson, but reportedly feel Cincinnati is asking for "too much."