Monday Night Football - Bengals/Broncos

September 29, 2025

🏈 Bengals @ Broncos — MNF Preview

  • Spread / Total: Broncos are –7.5 favorites, with an O/U around 44.5.

  • Context & Storylines:

    • The Bengals are without TE Noah Fant (concussion) and EDGE Shemar Stewart (ankle) tonight.

    • Cincinnati’s offense is in flux without Joe Burrow for large stretches; backup QB Jake Browning has thrown multiple INTs in recent games.

    • Denver’s pass rush is a strength; they should pressure Browning and force mistakes.

      On the offensive side, Broncos WR Courtland Sutton is drawing attention in prop markets.

  • Given all that, the consensus leans toward the Broncos not just winning, but doing so by a comfortable margin.

✅ Best Bets & Prop Angles

Here’s where I lean tonight:

Spread / Total Bets

  • Best Bet: Broncos –7.5
    With the way Cincinnati is beat up (offense, missing pieces) and Denver’s defensive edge, laying the points looks like the most solid move.

  • Alternate Lean (Total): Under 44.5
    Some analysts are favoring the under in this matchup, given Cincinnati’s offensive struggles and Browning’s turnover propensity.

Player Props to Watch

  • Courtland Sutton Over 64.5 Receiving Yards
    Sutton is the top WR option in Denver and is consistently a favored target.

  • J.K. Dobbins Over 65.5 Rushing Yards
    Denver will likely lean on the ground game to stabilize and control tempo.

  • Bo Nix Over 1.5 Passing Touchdowns
    The Bengals’ pass defense has been vulnerable, and the model from CBS lists this as a strong prop pick.

  • Chase Brown Anytime Touchdown
    The Bengals’ lead back is a multi-dimensional weapon, making this a reasonable touchdown play even as an underdog.