Bengals lead Broncos 7-3 at halftime

The Bengals should have more points than they have after holding the Denver 22, 2 and 2 on their three first-half drives. They scored a touchdown and turned it over on downs on failed fourth downs on the first two possessions.

Cincinnati leads Denver 7-3 at halftime.

The Broncos took a 3-0 lead on their first drive and went 58 yards in 10 plays after receiving the opening kickoff. Wil Lutz kicked a 30-yard field goal after a fumble at the Cincinnati 12.

The Bengals were stopped on fourth-and-1 from the Denver 22 when Chase Brown was stopped for no gain by Nik Bonitto. They were stopped at the 2 when Joe Burrow was sacked for a 3-yard loss by Jonathon Cooper.

Burrow’s sack came after Ja’Marr Chase dropped a touchdown pass that hit him in the hands.

The Bengals finally scored on Burrows’ 2-yard touchdown pass to Tee Higgins with 1:49 left in the half.

Cincinnati has outgained Denver 162 to 102, with Burrow going 15-of-20 for 121 yards and a touchdown. Tight end Mike Gesicki has five catches for 40 yards and Higgins three for 25. Chase has added two receptions for 20 yards and Brown has run for 45 yards on 13 carries.

Broncos quarterback Bo Nix is ​​10-of-12 for just 68 yards, with Devaughn Vele catching two for 27.

In injury updates, the Bengals list right tackle Amarius Mims as questionable to return with a right hand injury. Mims plays with a club on his broken hand. Devin Cochran has replaced Mims.