Dalton's 3 TDs lead Bengals past Broncos 20-17
Andy Dalton threw three touchdown passes in the Cincinnati Bengals' 20-17 win over the Broncos on Sunday, their first win in Denver since 1975 when franchise founder Paul Brown was their head coach.
National Football League
FINAL
Cincinnati Bengals
20
Denver Broncos
17
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIN | 6 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 20 |
| DEN | 7 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 17 |
Empower Field at Mile High · 75,707 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8/26 | @ Atlanta Falcons | W 34-17 | NFL |
| 11/1/26 | vs Tennessee Titans | W 43-36 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | @ Baltimore Ravens | W 35-13 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | @ Miami Dolphins | W 31-24 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | vs Jacksonville Jaguars | L 17-22 | NFL |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 5:05 20-17
Demaryius Thomas 17 Yd pass from Brock Osweiler (Brandon McManus Kick)
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Touchdown 8:56 20-10
A.J. Green 18 Yd pass from Andy Dalton (Randy Bullock Kick)
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Field Goal 4:54 13-10
Brandon McManus 45 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 12:55 13-7
Alex Erickson 29 Yd pass from Andy Dalton (Randy Bullock Kick)
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Touchdown 0:41 6-7
C.J. Anderson 3 Yd Run (Brandon McManus Kick)
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Touchdown 7:06 6-0
Tyler Kroft 1 Yd pass from Andy Dalton (Randy Bullock PAT failed)
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CIN
2 plays, -2 yards, 0:54 · End of Game
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DEN 0:54
4 plays, 6 yards, 0:58 · Downs
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CIN 1:52
8 plays, 34 yards, 3:13 · Punt
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DEN 5:05
10 plays, 75 yards, 3:51 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:05 20-17
Demaryius Thomas 17 Yd pass from Brock Osweiler (Brandon McManus Kick)
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CIN 8:56
6 plays, 44 yards, 3:17 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:56 20-10
A.J. Green 18 Yd pass from Andy Dalton (Randy Bullock Kick)
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DEN 12:13
7 plays, 33 yards, 3:12 · Fumble
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CIN 0:25
7 plays, 23 yards, 4:29 · Punt
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DEN 4:54
7 plays, 17 yards, 2:14 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:54 13-10
Brandon McManus 45 Yd Field Goal
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CIN 7:08
4 plays, 3 yards, 1:35 · Punt
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DEN 8:43
10 plays, 40 yards, 4:54 · Punt
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CIN 13:37
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:23 · Punt
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DEN
5 plays, 35 yards, 0:37 · Missed FG
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CIN 0:37
4 plays, 8 yards, 0:33 · Punt
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DEN 1:10
3 plays, -8 yards, 1:57 · Punt
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CIN 3:07
3 plays, 7 yards, 2:16 · Punt
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DEN 5:23
6 plays, 17 yards, 3:27 · Punt
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CIN 8:50
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:43 · Punt
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DEN 10:33
6 plays, 13 yards, 2:22 · Punt
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CIN 12:55
7 plays, 75 yards, 2:46 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:55 13-7
Alex Erickson 29 Yd pass from Andy Dalton (Randy Bullock Kick)
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DEN 0:41
14 plays, 75 yards, 6:25 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:41 6-7
C.J. Anderson 3 Yd Run (Brandon McManus Kick)
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CIN 7:06
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:17 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:06 6-0
Tyler Kroft 1 Yd pass from Andy Dalton (Randy Bullock PAT failed)
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DEN 8:23
6 plays, 25 yards, 2:48 · Interception
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CIN 11:11
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:23 · Blocked Punt
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DEN 12:34
3 plays, 3 yards, 2:26 · Punt
Showing the last 30 of 30 events.
Team Stats
CIN
DEN
12
1st Downs
20
9
Passing 1st downs
15
1
Rushing 1st downs
5
2
1st downs from penalties
0
7-15
3rd down efficiency
12-21
0-0
4th down efficiency
1-2
53
Total Plays
79
190
Total Yards
341
3.6
Yards per Play
4.3
12
Total Drives
12
141
Passing
229
15/25
Comp/Att
23/42
5.2
Yards per pass
5.1
0
Interceptions thrown
1
2-13
Sacks-Yards Lost
3-25
49
Rushing
112
26
Rushing Attempts
34
1.9
Yards per rush
3.3
2-2
Red Zone (Made-Att)
2-3
3-14
Penalties
5-50
0
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
1
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
24:49
Possession
35:11
Highlights
Injuries
Denver Broncos
- Brandon Jones Out
- Talanoa Hufanga Out
- Kris Abrams-Draine Out
- Jaylen Waddle Questionable
- Riley Moss Questionable
Cincinnati Bengals
- Andrei Iosivas Injured Reserve
- Kyle Dugger Out
- Brian Parker II Injured Reserve
- Jalen Davis Injured Reserve
- Cashius Howell Injured Reserve
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