Troy Aikman blasted the multitude of penalty calls during the Broncos' rout of the Bengals. He argued high volume of yellow flags effectively ruined Monday's game.

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

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.

See what Bengals coach Zac Taylor said to reporters in his postgame press conference on Monday night in Denver.

The Denver Broncos did what most hoped they would as touchdown-favorites on Monday Night Football: dispatched the Cincinnati Bengals, 28-3. It was a resounding

Bengals wide receiver Andrei Iosivas had three catches for 59 yards last year in Cincinnati's 30-24 overtime win over the Broncos. Iosivas has 52 catches for 607 yards and 10 touchdowns thus far in his career. Iosivas in his third season with the Bengals.

The Bengals were crushed 48-10 at the Minnesota Vikings in Week 3 as a 3-point underdog as the Over (43) easily hit. QB Jake Browning struggled in his first start in place of Joe Burrow, managing just 140 yards with 1 TD and 2 picks. The Bengals’ rushing attack was no help either, finishing with only 53 yards.

Cincinnati holds a 3-1 record against Denver in their last four matchups. Over their last four head-to-head matchups, Denver and Cincinnati have racked up the same number of points (75). Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals: Thursday at 8:15 p.m. ET

The Denver Broncos beat the Cincinnati Bengals 28-3, outgunning them by 353 yards. Colin Cowherd discusses how Broncos HC Sean Payton has rebuilt the team.