Not every quarterback matchup is worth trusting in NFL Week 5. While some passers are trending up against struggling defenses, others face circumstances that could stall their fantasy output. Challenging road environments,

After Franklin dropped a pass early in the fourth quarter of Monday's game, ESPN commentator Troy Aikman criticized Nix's execution on the play. "If he just steps up in the pocket -- he doesn't have to run up in the pocket -- just slide up and deliver a good ball because, Franklin, he's got everybody beat," Aikman said.

Last night, Bo Nix put up a passing stat line of 29 of 42 (69%) for 326 yards, 2 TDs, & an INT. That 326 yard passing mark is a new personal best for the sophomore QB, which may feel a bit weird for a guy with 22 career starts and 12 wins.

The Denver Broncos quarterback had been struggling, so his wife Izzy wasn't showing off her game-day looks like usual.

The most encouraging thing, to Courtland Sutton, was that Bo Nix didn’t change one bit when he pulled into Dove Valley this past week.

The Broncos outgained the Bengals in yardage 512-159. Denver ran for 186 yards on Monday night. JK Dobbins with 101 yards on 16 carries became the first Denver player with a 100-yard rushing game since Payton became the Broncos’ coach in 2023.

After running for one touchdown and seven yards in his last game (on six carries), Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos will meet the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 5, on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. Game Time: 1 p.m.

Jake Browning completed 14 of his 25 passes for 125 yards in the losing effort. The Bengals quarterback, who entered Week 4 with a NFL-high five interceptions, didn't commit a turnover in this game, but that was largely due to conservative pass attempts.

Tom Oldfield breaks down his favorite Bo Nix odds and offers his best same-game parlay for Monday Night Football between the Bengals and Broncos.