The Cincinnati Bengals will visit the Denver Broncos in Week 4 of the 2025 NFL season on Monday Night Football. The Bengals come into this game without star quarterback Joe Burrow and were blown out last week. They will try to get their new-look offense going against a very good Broncos defense. Here, I take a closer look at this matchup between AFC teams and give you my Bengals vs Broncos prediction for Week 4.
Our Bengals vs Broncos Pick
- Pick: Denver Broncos -7
- Confidence: ★★★★☆
Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Cincinnati Bengals vs Denver Broncos
- Date & Time: Monday, September 29, 2025, 8:15 PM ET
- Venue: Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, CO
- Broadcast: ABC
Bengals vs Broncos Odds
| Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Broncos -7 | Broncos -380 / Bengals +290 | 44.5 |
Key Storylines
Quarterback Play
Jake Browning is set to start for the Bengals in place of the injured Joe Burrow. Browning’s performance in the previous game was subpar. He threw two interceptions and was sacked three times in a blowout loss to the Minnesota Vikings. The Bengals have expressed confidence in his abilities, but Browning has a lot to prove after a game where Minnesota outscored the Bengals with their defense.
Denver’s Bo Nix has had a disappointing start to his 2025 season. He is averaging under 200 passing yards per game with five touchdowns and three interceptions. Denver has failed to score over 20 points in two of its first three games and Nix has been a reason for their slow start.
Rushing Questions
The Bengals could use some production in their running game to help offset the lost production from Burrow. Cincinnati doesn’t have a 100-yard rusher for the season after three games, let alone a player who has rushed for 100 yards in one game. Chase Brown leads the Bengals with 93 rushing yards on 47 carries. That is under two yards per carry and Cincinnati has to figure out a way to get that facet of their offense up and running.
Betting Trends & H2H
- The Bengals are 1-2 against the spread for the season.
- Denver is 0-2-1 against the spread after Week 3.
- Cincinnati has gone over the total in two of their first three games.
- Denver has gone under the total in two of their first three outings.
Bengals vs Broncos Model Projection
Score Projection: Bengals 17 – Broncos 27
Win Probability: Bengals 39%, Broncos 61%
Final Thoughts
The Denver Broncos enter this game with a stronger overall roster and home-field advantage. Jake Browning’s lack of effective play and the Bengals’ disappointing running game should combine to leave them stuck in the mud offensively. The Broncos’ defense is expected to capitalize on these weaknesses, making them my pick to cover the spread and secure a victory.
