It may not be the quarterback matchup anyone expected, but it’s the one they’ll get when the Denver Broncos take on the Cincinnati Bengals on ‘Monday Night Football.’ (Follow Jets vs. Dolphins live updates.)
The Bengals were forced to make a quarterback change after Joe Burrow’s injury with Jake Browning assuming the starting job. His performances in Weeks 2 and 3 didn’t inspire much confidence that the Bengals can tread water without their QB1. Browning has already thrown five interceptions in 59 passing attempts, continuing a concerning trend for the backup that stems back to prior relief appearances.
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Still, the Bengals and Broncos are two teams expected to vie for an AFC wild-card spot, and jockeying position could prove vital in this matchup, even if it’s only Week 4.
USA TODAY Sports will provide updates, highlights and more for the ‘Monday Night Football’ matchup between the Broncos and Bengals below. All times are Eastern.
Where to watch Broncos vs. Bengals
With ESPN broadcasting the New York Jets vs. Miami Dolphins matchup, Broncos vs. Bengals will air on ABC. Joe Buck and Troy Aikman will have the call.
What time is Denver Broncos game today vs. Bengals?
The Broncos and Bengals are set for kick off at 8:15 p.m. ET on Monday night. The Bengals travel to Empower Field at Mile High for the tilt.
Bengals inactives vs Broncos
Broncos inactives vs. Bengals
Who’s the quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals?
Bengals quarterback Jake Browning, who has stepped in for the injured Joe Burrow, has played in 14 career games, starting eight, and has a 4-4 record overall. His first starts came in 2023, when he started seven games.
In two games for the Bengals this season, he’s completed 67.8% of his passes for 381 yards, 3 TDs and 5 INTs for a passer rating of 67.1. In a Week 3 loss to the Vikings, Browning competed 19 of 27 passes (70.4%) for 140 yards, a TD and two INTs for a 63.8 passer rating.
Over his three-year career, Browning has completed 69.9% of his passes for 2,317 yards, 15TDs and 12 INTs.
Ja’Marr Chase stats
Bengals receiver Ja’Marr Chase has recorded 21 catches on 27 targets for 241 yards (80.3 per game) and a touchdown.
Bengals vs. Broncos point spread, odds
Monday Night Football schedule
There are two ‘Monday Night Football’ matchups on Monday to close out Week 4. The Jets travel to Miami to take on the Dolphins, while the Bengals travel to Denver to battle the Broncos.
7:15 p.m. ET:Miami Dolphins at New York Jets
8:15 p.m. ET:Cincinnati Bengals at Denver Broncos
Is Joe Burrow playing vs. Broncos?
No. Bengals superstar quarterback Joe Burrow suffered Grade 3 turf toe in Week 2 and subsequently underwent surgery to repair the ailment following Week 2.
Joe Burrow injury update
Broncos vs. Bengals prediction
The Broncos defense hasn’t quite played up to standard so far this season, with their coverage grade ranking amongst the lowest in the NFL, per PFF. That could mean one of two things: Their defense will get right against Jake Browning, who has been relatively careless with the ball or Browning will take advantage of a bad coverage unit with Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. The vote here is for the former.
Prediction: Broncos 23, Bengals 13
Jake Browning stats
Over his three-year career, Browning has completed 69.9% of his passes for 2,317 yards, 15TDs and 12 INTs.
Jake Browning passing yards last game
In a Week 3 loss to the Vikings, Browning competed 19 of 27 passes (70.4%) for 140 yards, a TD and two INTs for a 63.8 passer rating.
Bo Nix stats
The second-year passer has looked like a second-year passer through three starts so far this season: 535 passing yards, 5 TDs, 3 INTs, 64.2% completion rate, 83.4 passer rating.
Bo Nix passing yards last game
In a Week 3 loss to the Chargers, Nix completed just 56% of his passes (14 of 25) for 153 yards and a touchdown.
Marvin Mims stats
Broncos wideout Marvin Mims has gotten off to a slow start this season as he looks to build on his promising 2024 season. The Broncos pass catcher has tallied the following: Six catches (10 targets), 40 yards, one TD, 13.3 yards per game.
Broncos uniforms tonight vs. Bengals
Denver is wearing midnight navy uniforms at home against Cincinnati.
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Broncos vs. Bengals live stream
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Broncos defense ranking
The Broncos defense is ranked ninth in the NFL in passing yards allowed (728) and sixth in rushing yards allowed (334).
Denver Broncos’ record
The Broncos enter their matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals at 1-2. They started off the 2025 season with a win over the Tennessee Titans, but followed that up with losses to the Indianapolis Colts and Los Angeles Chargers.
What is the Cincinnati Bengals’ record?
The Bengals enter their matchup with the Broncos at 2-1. They opened the season with wins over the Browns and Bengals, but were trounced by the Minnesota Vikings in Week 3.