Cincinnati Bengals vs Denver Broncos Picks and Prediction for Monday September 28 2025

By: Eddie Kline Updated 09/26/2025, 01:00 PM ET

Bengals Preview

Empower Field at Mile High will play host to a Monday night NFL clash between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Denver Broncos. Experience the thrill of confident decision-making with our proven methods for selecting top free NFL picks. The Bengals (2-1) rank in the bottom half of the league in total defense and are giving up an alarming 30.3 points per contest. On Sunday, trailed by 31 points at halftime and managed just 171 yards of total offense during an embarrassing 48-10 road loss against Minnesota.

Cincinnati finally hit paydirt in the fourth quarter on a four-yard touchdown pass from Jake Browning to Drew Sample. Browning finished with 140 passing yards and was intercepted twice. Ja’Marr Chase added a team-high 50 receiving yards for the Bengals, who turned the ball over five times in defeat.

Broncos Preview

The Denver Broncos have one of the best defenses in the NFL and are expected to contend for the AFC West Division title. The Broncos (1-2) could easily be undefeated and need to jump start a passing attack that is averaging just 171 yards per game. Last week, Denver was unable to protect a seven-point lead during the final three minutes of a 23-20 road loss against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Denver trailed 10-0 late in the first half when Courtland Sutton caught a 52-yard touchdown pass from Bo Nix. J.K. Dobbins rushed for a game-high 83 yards on 11 carries and scored from 19 yards out. Sutton finished with 118 receiving yards for the Broncos, who were outgained by the Chargers by a 376-265 margin.

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Bengals vs Broncos Pick

Cincinnati QB Joe Burrow underwent surgery for a Grade 3 turf toe injury and hopes to return by December. The Broncos have suffered consecutive heartbreaking road losses and need to get back on track. Look for Bo Nix to be more effective against a weak Cincinnati defense and lead Denver to a win and cover at home. Final Score Prediction, Denver Broncos 30-13.

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