Surtain and Bonitto set the tone as Broncos’ smothering defense leads to 28-3 win over BengalsBy Canadian Press on September 29, 2025. A smothering defense led by Nik Bonitto and Pat Surtain helped the Denver Broncos to a 28-3 win over the Bengals. “We make it hard on the opposing offense,” said Surtain, whose defense limited the Bengals to 102 total yards after the first drive went for 57. Surtain, the reigning AP Defensive Player of the Year, kept close tabs on Bengals standout receiver Ja’Marr Chase all night. It let Surtain, Bonitto — who had 1 1/2 sacks — and the defense get some valuable rest.