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.

With Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, Joe Burrow has a pair of standout receivers to target in the passing game. But the quarterback is backing another player that is fighting for a roster spot, one who put on a show Monday night against the Washington 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

The quarterback played 24 snaps in Monday's win over the Commanders, expressing satisfaction with protection and Cincinnati's efficient running game.

After the game he was able to share a special moment with Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels. They both played at LSU and they both won a Heisman Trophy during their college careers, so this meetup had a little more extra meaning. LSU Tigers fans must have loved seeing that.

"Well Jake Browning, he comes in now," Troy Aikman said during the broadcast. "He takes over. Oh, excuse me. No Burrow, he's back in."

It's not an elementary concept, but Cincinnati Bengals rookie pass rusher Shemar Stewart got issued a stern reminder after he and star QB Joe Burrow were involved in a skirmish at Bengals camp Wednesday.