The Cincinnati Bengals enter Week 4 of Monday Night Football with major questions at quarterback. With Joe Burrow sidelined, Jake Browning will try to rebound from a rough outing against the Vikings as the Bengals head to Denver.
The Broncos, meanwhile, are still searching for consistency after a sluggish start to the season, particularly on offense. With Denver aiming to reassert its defensive identity and Browning facing heavy pressure, this matchup carries plenty of intrigue.
How To Watch Cincinnati Bengals At Denver Broncos?
Game Details
Date: Monday, September 29, 2025
Time: 8:15 p.m. EST
Location: Â Empower Field at Mile High Stadium
How to Watch
TV: ESPN, ABC, WCPO-TV (Ch. 9) in Cincinnati
Live Stream: ESPN App, NFL+, and NFL Network
Radio: Westwood One-National, KOA – 850 AM/94.1 FM-Denver, Bengals Radio Network
Betting Line
Spread: Bengals +7.5
Total: O/U 44
Moneyline: Bengals +310, Broncos -400
Where Do the Two Teams Stand Entering Week 4?
The Broncos opened the season with a win over the Tennessee Titans but have struggled to maintain momentum since.
Nix showcased Denver’s offensive potential in Week 2 against the Colts, becoming the first Broncos quarterback since Drew Lock in 2019 to throw three touchdowns in the first half. However, their defense faltered, allowing Daniel Jones to surpass 300 passing yards, and the Broncos fell to 1-1.
Week 3 presented a perfect chance for Denver to regain control against the Chargers and take a leg up in the division. However, they couldn’t capitalize on a 20-13 lead early in the fourth quarter, giving up 10 points in under three minutes to go down 1-2.
The biggest critique of the game was against the offense, which totaled 0 yards with the ball in their hands over the final 2:37 of the game. Nix finished with 153 yards and a touchdown, throwing the ball 25 times, completing 14 attempts.
Meanwhile, the Bengals started 2-0 behind Burrow, but his injury has made the team uncertain. Browning steps in under center, and the challenges were clear in Week 3’s blowout loss to the Vikings. Browning threw two interceptions, the offense totaled under 200 yards, and the defense couldn’t contain Carson Wentz and Minnesota’s passing attack, giving up four touchdowns in a 48-10 defeat.
With Burrow out and both teams searching for answers, this Week 4 matchup in Denver will test depth, resilience, and whether Browning and Nix can rise to the occasion under primetime pressure. Momentum, turnovers, and execution on both sides will likely decide the winner in what promises to be a hard-fought contest.
