Broncos-Bengals scouting report: How will Denver handle a Joe Burrow-less Cincinnati offense?

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jake Browning takes a snap against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)Bengals (2-1) vs. Broncos (1-2)

When: Monday, 6:15 p.m.

Where: Empower Field at Mile High

TV/radio: ABC, 850 AM/94.1 FM

Broncos-Bengals series: Denver is 22-12 against Cincinnati. The Bengals, though, pulled out a 30-24 overtime win in one of the most thrilling games on last year’s schedule after head coach Sean Payton opted to play for OT following a late Denver scoring drive rather than hunt for a game-winning two-point conversion.

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