TONIGHT'S GAME Broncos vs. Bengals

Time: 9 p.m.TV/radio: WYTV (33), WEWS (5), WTAE (4), WBBW-AM (1240)Record vs. spread: Broncos 2-2, Bengals 0-4Series history: Broncos lead 15-7. Broncos beat Bengals 30-10 on Sept. 7, 2003, at Cincinnati.Key matchup: Broncos QB Jake Plummer vs. Bengals QB Carson Palmer. Both passers were once Pac-10 offensive players of year; Plummer in 1996 playing for Arizona State, Palmer in 2002 for Southern Cal. Since joining Broncos in 2003, Plummer has record of 14-3 as starter; only New England's Tom Brady has better mark in that span. Palmer is averaging 231.5 yards passing per home start, including 316 against Ravens in last home game. Plummer is third in AFC with 1,328 yards passing and will face defense that allowed 99-yard TD pass last week.Streaks, stats and notes: Bengals host Monday night game for first time in 15 years. Broncos appear on "Monday Night Football" for 13th consecutive season. ... Bengals CB Tory James had two INTs last week, and is tied for NFL lead with three. ... Broncos RB Reuben Droughns has 369 yards rushing in past two games. Bengals defense allows NFL-high 160.4 yards rushing per game.
Source: Associated Press