Still other teams are set to witness the conclusion of some unexpectedly tight position battles -- competitions that could have a serious ripple effect on the 2025 regular season, depending on injuries and how much depth charts are tested.

Bengals WR Mitchell Tinsley embarrassed his former team, the Washington Commanders, during a preseason MNF game.

We are two weeks into the 2025 NFL preseason. Week 2 concludes on Monday night when the Washington Commanders host the Cincinnati Bengals. Washington looks to avoid a 0-2 start to the preseason, and quarterback Jayden Daniels will play a series or two against the Bengals.

Jul 23, 2025; Ashburn, VA, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Hartman (15) stands on the field prior to practice on day one of training camp at OrthoVirginia Training Center at Commanders Park. / Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

In a recent ranking of the top players in the NFL under the age of 25, Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels finished just shy of the top spot.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow took multiple dangerous hits in the team's preseason game against the Commanders on Monday night, as fans had to look away.

Tinsley had two catches for 73 yards and two touchdowns in Monday night's preseason win over the Commanders. He has made an impression in camp prior to Monday night's game as well, being named one of the team captains for the contest,

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