Bengals and Broncos Seek Rebound in Closely Matched NFL Rivalry

The Cincinnati Bengals will face the Denver Broncos on Monday Night Football in Week 4, with both teams seeking to rebound from recent setbacks. The Bengals, currently 2-1, are dealing with the loss of franchise quarterback Joe Burrow due to a season-ending injury, relying on backup Jake Browning to lead the offense after a historic 48-10 loss to the Vikings. Meanwhile, the Broncos (1-2) have lost two consecutive games on last-second field goals, with quarterback Bo Nix under scrutiny for inconsistent play. Key matchups include Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson, who recently secured a pay raise amid contract talks, against Broncos left tackle Garett Bolles, who boasts a low pressure-allowance rate. Both teams carry injury concerns, with the Bengals sidelining tight end Noah Fant and defensive end Shemar Stewart, and the Broncos missing linebacker Dre Greenlaw and others. Historically, the Bengals have won three of the last four meetings, including two at Denver, setting the stage for a closely contested game as both teams aim to improve their momentum.