Cincinnati Bengals v Washington Commanders: How to watch in the UK, TV Channel/live stream, date, kick-off time and team news

Cincinnati Bengals and Washington Commanders go head-to-head in what should be an exciting NFL Week 3 showdown on Tuesday.

Cincinnati Bengals v Washington Commanders Date, kick-off time and venue

Cincinnati Bengals v Washington Commanders is scheduled to start at 01:15 BST on Tuesday 24th September, 2024 and will take place at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio.

How to watch Cincinnati Bengals v Washington Commanders and TV channel

Cincinnati Bengals v Washington Commanders is being shown on Sky Sports Mix and Channel 5. It will also be available via the bet365 live streaming service and NFL Game Pass.

Cincinnati Bengals v Washington Commanders head-to-head record and form

These teams play in different conferences and have met each other just 11 times, with only two meetings in the last decade.

Each team has five wins in the series so far, while their 2016 meeting was a 27-27 tie after overtime. The most recent game between the teams saw Washington (then known as the Washington Football Team before changing their name to the Commanders in 2022) beating the Bengals 20-9 in Maryland in November 2020. 

Cincinnati Bengals wins	5
Ties	1
Washington Commanders wins	5

Cincinnati Bengals v Washington Commanders season stats

The Bengals began the season with high hopes but have started 0-2 for the third successive year. They were the biggest favourites of Week 1 at home to the Patriots but suffered their fifth opening-week loss in the last six seasons, going down 16-10.

They are 1-1 against the handicap this season after covering the spread in last week's 26-25 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.

The Commanders are off to a 1-1 start after bouncing back from a 37-20 defeat to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers by beating the New York Giants 21-18 in Week 2. They lost six of their nine away games last season as well as their first road trip this year.

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Cincinnati Bengals v Washington Commanders team news

Cincinnati Bengals team news and injuries

Wide receiver Tee Higgins (hamstring) is set to return for the Bengals and defensive tackle Kris Jenkins (thumb) has a chance to play, but a late decision will be taken on safety Vonn Bell.

Defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins (hamstring) and tight end Tanner Hudson (knee) have been ruled out, while fellow defensive tackle BJ Hill (hamstring) is rated doubtful to play.

Offensive tackle Amerius Mims (pectoral) and tight end Mike Gesicki (calf) are expected to be fit.

Washington Commanders team news and injuries

Defensive end Clelin Ferrell (knee) is the only player the Commanders have ruled out. Cornerback Emmanuel Forbes Jr. missed last week after thumb surgery but could return.

Elsewhere, defensive linemen Jer'Zhan Newton (foot) and Dorance Armstrong (chest), offensive tackle Brandon Coleman (ankle), safety Quan Martin (hamstring) and cornerback Benjamin St-Juste (groin) are all expected to be available for the game.