Monday, December 22, 2014 at 8:30 PM on ESPN

Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati

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On Sunday night, the Denver Broncos (11-3) will be going for their fifth win in a row when they go up against the Cincinnati Bengals (9-4-1). Both teams are currently in first place in their respective divisions.

The Broncos won their fourth consecutive AFC West title last Sunday when they beat the San Diego Chargers 22-10 on the road. They didn't have a very good day offensively, but their defense was able to hold the Chargers to just 288 total yards.

Denver's defense is currently the one of the best against the run by giving up just 71.6 rushing yards per game. Superstar quarterback Peyton Manning has a 106.4 passer rating this season by throwing for 4,143 yards with 37 touchdowns and just 11 interceptions. Wide receiver Demaryius Thomas has been Manning's top target by catching 96 passes for 1,389 yards and 11 touchdowns.

Cincinnati has now won four of its last five games after shutting out the Cleveland Browns 30-0 on the road last Sunday. They had 244 rushing yards in that win, while their defense was able to hold the Browns to just 107 total yards of offense.

The Bengals are currently the sixth-best rushing team in the NFL by averaging over 130 rushing yards per game. Fourth-year quarterback Andy Dalton has completed 63.4 percent of his passes this season for 3,008 yards, 15 touchdowns and 14 interceptions.

Denver Broncos Betting Trends

Denver Broncos are 7-7-0 Against the Spread

Denver Broncos are 8-6-0 against the Over/Under

Cincinnati Bengals Betting Trends

Cincinnati Bengals are 7-6-1 Against the Spread

Cincinnati Bengals are 5-9-0 against the Over/Under

Injuries to Watch

Denver Broncos

12/16/14 LB Brandon Marshall Foot is downgraded to expected to miss Monday vs. Cincinnati
12/16/14 LB Danny Trevathan Knee IR
12/14/14 WR Cody Latimer Concussion "?" Monday vs. Cincinnati
12/14/14 TE Jacob Tamme Ribs "?" Monday vs. Cincinnati
12/14/14 CB Kayvon Webster Shoulder "?" Monday vs. Cincinnati
12/14/14 T Ryan Clady Leg "?" Monday vs. Cincinnati
12/14/14 T Paul Cornick Toe "?" Monday vs. Cincinnati
12/14/14 RB Ronnie Hillman Ankle "?" Monday vs. Cincinnati
12/13/14 S Quinton Carter Knee IR
11/17/14 RB Montee Ball Groin IR
11/13/14 LB Nate Irving Knee IR
09/23/14 DE Kenny Anunike Elbow IR
09/04/14 WR Jordan Norwood Knee IR

Cincinnati Bengals

12/14/14 WR James Wright Knee "?" Monday vs. Denver
12/14/14 TE Jermaine Gresham Toe "?" Monday vs. Denver
12/14/14 DE Margus Hunt Ankle "?" Monday vs. Denver
12/14/14 CB Terence Newman Ankle "?" Monday vs. Denver
12/09/14 LB Vontaze Burfict Knee IR
12/04/14 LB Jayson DiManche Forearm IR
11/25/14 T Andre Smith Tricep IR
10/14/14 WR Marvin Jones Foot IR
10/08/14 LB Sean Porter Knee IR
09/23/14 TE Alex Smith Bicep IR
09/10/14 TE Tyler Eifert Elbow IR - designated return

Guy's Pick: Take Denver

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