Denver exploded to a 28-3 victory over Cincinnati, riding a sharp bounce-back from Bo Nix and a dominant all-around effort. Nix threw for 326 yards with 3 total touchdowns, while J.K. Dobbins and rookie R.J. Harvey surged for the Broncos’ backfield, each delivering impactful moments. Courtland Sutton remained a steady playmaker, and a lockdown cornerback duo of Pat Surtain II and Riley Moss neutralized the Bengals’ pass-catching threats. Denver’s defense and special teams also chipped in, with clean pass protection and pressure galore lifting the win.

With a stifling defensive performance and a run game buzzing, Denver showed it can control games in multiple phases. The return game and Marvin Mims’s versatility provided additional spark, while the penalties concern from Luke Wattenberg remains a blemish to monitor. A clean, confident win like this could be a turning point for Payton’s Broncos lineup.