Overview

• Sean Payton conceded the offense lacks a defined identity and told Bo Nix to "just keep firing" despite recent deep-ball misses.
• Nix is at 64.2% passing for 535 yards with five touchdowns and three interceptions through three games, including several notable overthrows in Week 3.
• Denver sits 1-2 after two last-second field-goal defeats and hosts Cincinnati on Monday, Sept. 29, at Empower Field at Mile High.
• Cincinnati will start Jake Browning with Joe Burrow out after toe surgery, coming off a franchise-worst 48-10 defeat marked by multiple turnovers.
• The matchup spotlights reigning Defensive Player of the Year Pat Surtain II against Ja’Marr Chase, with Denver leading the NFL in sacks.