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Saturday’s showdown between the Bengals and Broncos will feel like a playoff game because, in many ways, that’s exactly what it is for both teams, especially for the home team.
The Bengals’ playoff hopes are best summarized by Lloyd Christmas’ famous quote from the comedy classic “Dumb and Dumber.” Yes, the Bengals have a chance at making the playoffs, but like Jim Carrey’s fictional character’s chances at courting Mary Swanson, Cincinnati’s odds at getting into the dance are extremely slim.
For that to happen, the Bengals need to win out, the Broncos need to lose out, and the Dolphins and the Colts need to both lose one of their final two games. None of that matters, though, if the Bengals come up short Saturday against a Broncos team that can clinch a playoff berth with a win over Cincinnati.
Here’s how you can follow the action in real time, along with a full breakdown of Saturday’s game and, finally, our prediction.
Where to watch Broncos vs. Bengals
Date: Saturday, Dec. 28 | Time: 4:30 p.m. ETLocation: Paycor Stadium (Cincinnati)TV: NFL Network I Stream: fubo (try for free) Follow: CBS Sports App Odds: Bengals -3.5, OU 49.5 (via BetMGM)
When the Bengals have the ball
We’ve got a matchup between one of the NFL’s best offenses against one of the league’s top defensive units. Cincinnati’s offense has been spearheaded by quarterback Joe Burrow, wideouts Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, and running back Chase Brown. Denver’s defense has been led by All-Pro cornerback Patrick Surtain II and a defense that has already tallied 51 sacks, with linebacker Nik Bonitto’s 11.5 sacks pacing the group.
Protecting Burrow and avoiding turnovers are going to be key for the Bengals, who have had issues this season doing the former. Burrow was sacked four times during the Bengals’ Week 16 win over the Browns. He’s been sacked at least three times on eight different occasions, a fact…
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Author : Bryan DeArdo
Publish date : 2024-12-27 21:30:00
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