Broncos-Bengals third quarter update: Denver is closing the gap on Cincinnati

The Denver Broncos saw Adam Gotsis bat an Andy Dalton pass down on first down. A.J. Green was wide open over the middle for a huge gain too, so the batted pass was huge. Joe Mixon was stuffed on second down for a loss to setup a third and long.

Dalton on third and twelve, went to Tyler Kroft underneath for a ten yard gain and a punt from the Cincinnati Bengals.

That was the fourth three and out the Broncos defense had forced against the Bengals out of seven total drives.

The Broncos were much better in their third down attempt with Brock Osweiler hitting Devontae Booker in the flat for a big gain for 21-yards.

Two runs later, the Broncos were faced with a third and one when Jamaal Charles…