The Denver Broncos cruised to a 28-3 win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday Night Football in Week 4, putting them within reach of a playoff position in the AFC. Here are five quick takeaways from Monday's victory.

The Atlanta Falcons are riding a new wave of optimism behind rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr., but an opportunity may be brewing that they shouldn’t ignore: Cincinnati’s desperate quarterback situation.

Plus, gauging the confidence level each reporter has in their team's backup quarterback situation following the injury to Burrow.

In a 28-3 loss to the Denver Broncos on Monday night, Cincinnati's defense allowed 512 yards to Denver's offense. While the team seems to be getting its bearings together, former Broncos safety and Super Bowl champion T.J. Ward gave a humorous, yet scathing, critique of the Bengals' safeties and their play.

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) runs into the end zone for a touchdown in the first quarter of the NFL Week 4 Monday Night Football game between the Denver Broncos and the Cincinnati Bengals at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025. / Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images