Bo Nix, Broncos Defense Applauded by NFL Fans in Win vs. Bengals Without Joe Burrow

Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos defeated a depleted Cincinnati Bengals team 28-3 at home Monday night as Joe Burrow remained sidelined.

The Broncos improved to 2‑2 with the impressive home win over their struggling opponent. With a long list of inactive players on Cincinnati's roster, the Bengals dropped to 2‑2 after suffering back‑to‑back losses following their 2–0 start.

Nix completed 29-of-42 passes for 326 yards and two touchdowns, adding another score on the ground, and threw one interception. He connected with Courtland Sutton for a touchdown (81 yards) and with R.J. Harvey for another. Marvin Mims Jr. also added a rushing score, while J.K. Dobbins rushed for 101 yards.

Meanwhile, fill-in quarterback for the Bengals, Jake Browning went 14-of-25 for 125 yards without a touchdown, as the Bengals failed to reach the end zone Monday.

Denver's win impressed fans, as their defense held Cincinnati without a touchdown.

The Cincinnati Bengals' opening-drive field goal was a promising start that quickly faded, as they were held scoreless for the remainder of the game following Evan McPherson's early kick.

Despite throwing an interception, Denver and quarterback Nix added three touchdown drives before halftime, giving the Broncos a commanding 21-3 lead while their defense shut down Cincinnati's scoring opportunities.

Neither team scored in the third but the Broncos added insult to injury with a touchdown pass with less than five minutes left in regulation to take a 28-3 lead and no chance for the Bengals to comeback. 

The Broncos will face the 4-0 Philadelphia Eagles on the road next Sunday.