Look back at photos from the history between the Broncos and Bengals, including Brandon Stokley's miracle touchdown in 2009.
Linebacker Randy Gradishar eyes the Bengals quarterback during a game against Cincinnati at Mile High Stadium.
Steve Busick and Dennis Smith gang up on a Bengals ballcarrier.
Cornerback Steve Wilson picks off a Bengals pass during a September 2, 1984 win (20-17) over Cincinnati at Mile High Stadium.
Wide receiver Steve Watson leaves the field with Bengals receiver Cris Collinsworth after a September 2, 1984 win (20-17) over Cincinnati at Mile High Stadium.
Linebacker Karl Mecklenburg and other members of the Broncos defense nail a Bengals ballcarrier during a November 27, 1994 win (15-13) over Cincinnati at Mile High Stadium.
Linebacker Karl Mecklenburg wraps up a Bengals ballcarrier during a November 27, 1994 win (15-13) over Cincinnati at Mile High Stadium.
Denver: Ed McCaffrey looks to the end zone en route to a touchdown reception against the Cincinnati Bengals at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on September 21, 1997.
Denver Broncos in action against the Cincinnati Bengals at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on September 21, 1997.
Denver: Terrell Davis rushes the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on September 21, 1997.
Denver: Neil Smith sacks the quarterback as Alfred Williams scoops up the loose ball against the Cincinnati Bengals at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on September 21, 1997.
Denver: Ray Crockett makes a tackle against the Cincinnati Bengals at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on September 21, 1997.
Terrell Davis rushes the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals at Cinergy Field in Cincinnati, OH on November 1, 1998.
John Elway rolls out of the pocket against the Cincinnati Bengals at Cinergy Field in Cincinnati, OH on November 1, 1998.
Terrell Davis rushes the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals at Cinergy Field in Cincinnati, OH on November 1, 1998.
Rod Smith recovers an Ed McCaffrey fumble against the Cincinnati Bengals at Cinergy Field in Cincinnati, OH on November 1, 1998.
Ian Gold intercepts a Bengals pass attempt and returns the ball for a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio on September 7, 2003.
Mike Anderson makes a tackle on special teams against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio on September 7, 2003.
Jake Plummer fires a pass downfield against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio on September 7, 2003.
Rod Smith makes a reception against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio on September 7, 2003. Rod Smith on a reception against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio on September 7, 2003.
Deltha O' Neal returns a punt against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio on September 7, 2003.
Clinton Portis rushes the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio on September 7, 2003.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Javon Walker (84) goes high over Cincinnati Bengals' Dexter Jackson to pull in a 39-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter of their football game in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2006. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Denver Broncos' Mike Bell, right, salutes the fans as he is congratulated by teammate Rod Smith after Bell's 2-yard touchdown run in the third quarter of their football game with the Cincinnati Bengals in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2006. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Denver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey, left, intercepts a pass intended for Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Johnson during the first quarter of their football game in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2006. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Denver Broncos' Patrick Chukwurah (54), Al Wilson (56), Ian Gold (52), and Karl Paymah (41) celebrate after recovering the ball after a bad snap on an extra point attempt during the fourth quarter of a football game in Denver, Sunday, Dec. 24, 2006. Cincinnati Bengals kicker Shayne Graham (17) and Reggie Kelly (82) look on. The Broncos beat the Bengals 24-23. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
D.J. Williams rushes Carson Palmer during a fourth quarter series in the NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals September 13, 2009
Brandon Stokley celebrates with teammates after scoringwith 11 seconds remaining on a tipped pass reception for 87 yards in the NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium September 13, 2009
Brandon Stokley glances at Dhani Jones as he heads to the end zone scoring with 11 seconds remaining on a tipped pass reception for 87 yards in the NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium September 13, 2009
LMont Jordan gains 4 yards on a carry off left guard in the fourth quarter of the NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals September 13, 2009
Brian Dawkins moves into tackle Brian Leonard on a Bengals play in the first quarter in the NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals September 13, 2009
Denver Broncos Eric Decker makes a reception and scores a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals in the fourth quarter of the NFL game September 18th, 2011 at Sports Authority Field in Denver CO.
Denver Broncos Joe Mays and Jonathan Wilhite tackle Cincinnati Bengals Cedric Benson in the first half of the NFL game September 18th, 2011 at Sports Authority Field in Denver CO.
Denver Broncos Willis McGahee (23) salutes the fans and celebrates with teammates after scoring on a 1-yard run in first quarter action against the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL game September 18, 2011 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver,CO.
Denver Broncos Kyle Orton (8) fires under pressure from Cincinnati Bengals Rey Maualuga (58) in fourth quarter action against the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL game September 18, 2011 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver,CO.
Denver Broncos Von Miller sacks the Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton in the second half of the NFL game September 18th, 2011 at Sports Authority Field in Denver CO.
Denver Broncos Willis McGahee rushes the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals in the second half of the NFL game September 18th, 2011 at Sports Authority Field in Denver CO.
Denver Broncos Brian Dawkins (20) flashes one-and-one fingers to the fans after Denver defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 24-22 in the NFL game September 18, 2011 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver,CO.
Denver Broncos linebacker Wesley Woodyard (52) tackles Cincinnati Bengals half back Brian Leonard during fourth quarter action against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday Nov. 4, 2012 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by: Gabriel Christus)
Cincinnati Bengals Vontaze Burfict (55) makes a diving tackle for Denver Broncos running back Lance Ball (35) on a 7 yard catch-and-run during first quarter action against the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL game at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, OH November 4, 2012.
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) passes on Denver's third series during second quarter action against the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL game at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, OH November 4, 2012.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Eric Decker (87) goes air borne fighting for extra yardage on a 5 yard reception during third quarter action against the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL game at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, OH November 4, 2012.
Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller (58) does a dance after sacking Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton (14) during second quarter action against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday Nov. 4, 2012 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by: Gabriel Christus)
Denver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey (24)catches an interception meant for Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J Green during fourth quarter action against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday Nov. 4, 2012 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by: Gabriel Christus)
Denver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey (24) sets up to defend Cincinnati Bengals A.J. Green (18) during first quarter action in the NFL game at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, OH November 4, 2012.
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Denver Broncos wide receiver Trindon Holliday (11) returns the ball for a touchdown on a kickoff during third quarter action against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday Nov. 4, 2012 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by: Gabriel Christus)
Denver Broncos tight end Joel Dreessen (81) celebrates his 1 yard touchdown reception with Jacob Tamme (84) during fourth quarter action against the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL game at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, OH November 4, 2012.
Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller (58) hits Cincinnati Bengals quarterback AJ McCarron (5) as he throws the ball during overtime action in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO, December 28, 2015. Photo by Ben Hays.
Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson (22) pushes off Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Adam Jones (24) for a 4 yard gain during third quarter action in the NFL game in Denver, Colo. December 28, 2015. (© Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)
Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris Jr. (25) breaks up a deep pass intended for Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (18) during fourth quarter action in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO, December 28, 2015. Photo by Ben Hays.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) celebrates a touchdown on an 8 yard reception during third quarter action against the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO, December 28, 2015. Photo by Ben Hays.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Jordan Norwood (11) returns a punt 14 yards during fourth quarter action against the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO, December 28, 2015. Photo by Ben Hays.
Denver Broncos defensive end Derek Wolfe (95) celebrates his sack of Cincinnati Bengals quarterback AJ McCarron (5) for a 5 yard loss during fourth quarter action in the NFL game in Denver, Colo. December 28, 2015. (© Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)
Denver Broncos tight end Owen Daniels (81) celebrates after catcheing a 26 yard pass for a first down on a Denver 4th quarter drive against the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL game in Denver, Colo. December 28, 2015. (© Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)
Denver Broncos defense during third quarter action against the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO, December 28, 2015. Photo by Ben Hays.
Denver Broncos defensive end DeMarcus Ware (94) celebrates a game-ending fumble recovery during overtime action against the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO, December 28, 2015. Photo by Ben Hays.
Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib (21) breaks up a pass intended for Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (18) during first quarter action in the NFL game at Paul Brown Stadium Cincinnati, Ohio. September 25, 2016.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) celebrates his 55-yard touchdown with Emmanuel Sanders (10) during fourth quarter action against the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL game at Paul Brown Stadium Cincinnati, Ohio. September 25, 2016.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) hauls in a 55-yard for a touchdown as Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Chris Lewis-Harris (37) attempts to defend during fourth quarter action in the NFL game at Paul Brown Stadium Cincinnati, Ohio. September 25, 2016.
Denver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian (13) dives on a scramble for 5-yards during first quarter action against the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL game at Paul Brown Stadium Cincinnati, Ohio. September 25, 2016.
Denver Broncos defensive end Derek Wolfe (95) attempts to block a Cincinnati Bengals placekicker Mike Nugent (2) 34-yard field goal during fourth quarter in the NFL game at Paul Brown Stadium Cincinnati, Ohio. September 25, 2016.
- WHEN: Monday, Dec. 22; 8:30 p.m. EST.
- WHERE: Paul Brown Stadium; Cincinnati.
- TV: ESPN.
- SERIES RECORD: Broncos lead, 19-8.
- JOHN FOX'S RECORD: 3-2.
- PEYTON MANNING'S RECORD: 8-0.
- SERIES STREAK: The Broncos have won four straight and five of the last six.
- LAST TIME: Broncos 31, Bengals 23; Nov. 4, 2012. The Broncos overcame a 17-0 second-half surge by Cincinnati to post their third consecutive win after a 2-3 start. The Bengals' comeback from a 17-3 deficit was fueled by a pair of Terrance Newman pickoffs of Peyton Manning, who tossed nearly as many interceptions in the third quarter of this game (two) as in his seven and a half previous games against the Bengals (three). But after the Bengals nudged in front via BenJarvus Green-Ellis' 2-yard touchdown run, Manning and the Broncos dashed 80 yards in five plays to the 1-yard Joel Dreessen touchdown reception that put them back in front. A Champ Bailey interception on the Bengals' subsequent series set up a 46-yard march to a second consecutive touchdown, and the Broncos had the game in hand.
- LAST TIME IN CINCINNATI: Same.
NOTING THE GAME:
- In 28 meetings between the clubs, this will be the second to take place in prime time. The first was a decade ago, also on Monday Night Football, when Cincinnati pulled away for a 23-10 win. The atmosphere was charged for the occasion -- understandably so, since it was the Bengals' first home MNF game in 15 years. Since that 2004 win, the Bengals have hosted MNF four times, winning twice. The Bengals are 10-20 all-time on Monday nights, including 7-4 at home.
- Denver appears on MNF for a 23rd consecutive season, the longest active streak and the second-longest in league history. The Broncos are 29-36-1 on Monday nights, including just 8-25 on the road; however, they have split their last six Monday night away games, dating back to a 41-14 win at Oakland on Sep. 8, 2008.
- The Broncos have a four-game winning streak over the Bengals, but it could have easily gone in the other direction; none of the games have been decided by more than eight points, and the Broncos' margin of victory is a combined 16 points.
- John Elway has never lost to the Bengals in any capacity. The Broncos were 7-0 when he started against them as a player, and they defeated the Bengals in 2011 and 2012, his first two years as an executive vice president.
- In Manning's eight previous games against Cincinnati, his teams have averaged 33.25 points per game and have scored at least 31 points six times.
- This is the Broncos' 14th trip to Cincinnati, but just the second one to come in the second half of the season and the latest in a calendar year by 30 days. The only other time the Broncos played at Cincinnati after midseason was on Nov. 22, 1981, when the eventual AFC champion Bengals trounced Denver, 38-21.
- Expect chilly conditions for the game. The average high and low temperatures for Cincinnati on Dec. 22 are 41ºF/5ºC and 23ºF/-5ºC, likely placing the game-time temperature a bit below freezing. Fortunately for the fans on hand, the city's famed chili is sold at Paul Brown Stadium concession stands.
- This is one of the most fascinating matchups on the schedule, with a potential Aqib Talib-A.J. Green showdown on the outside when the Bengals have possession. Talib is coming off an AFC Defensive Player of the Week award while Green, despite missing four games, still has nearly 1,000 yards on the season to go with six touchdowns.
