Jayden Daniels' big game lifts Washington Commanders to upset win vs. Cincinnati Bengals

 The Cincinnati Bengals dropped to 0-3 to begin the 2024 season after a stunning 38-33 upset at the hands of the Washington Commanders.

The Bengals entered their Week 3 home matchup expected to defeat a Commanders squad that had issues on defense against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New York Giants to open the season.

Instead, it was Cincinnati's defense that faltered. The Bengals were unable to stop the Jayden Daniels-led Washington offense throughout their matchup, as the Commanders racked up 356 yards and scored touchdowns on all three of their red-zone possessions.

Daniels ended his day with more total touchdowns (three) than incompletions (two). He led Washington in both passing yards (254) and rushing yards (39) while completing 91 percent of his passes, which set a rookie record.

Joe Burrow and the Bengals were also able to move the ball throughout the Monday night clash. They simply weren't as efficient in the red zone, as they were just 2-for-4 in scoring touchdowns. That, plus an early missed field goal by Evan McPherson, put the Bengals behind, and they weren't able to recover.

The Cincinnati and Washington offenses combined to achieve something not seen at the NFL level since 1940: neither team punted during the game and neither turned the ball over.