The Cincinnati Bengals need several things to go right in order to sneak into the playoffs. One of those is likely hoping Kansas City Chiefs backups can beat the Denver Broncos in Week 18. From the sounds of early returns,

In a funny twist, the Chiefs can knock the Bengals out of the postseason before the bracket is even set. All they have to do is lose the regular-season finale in Denver to ensure the Broncos reach the postseason and the Bengals stay out of it — a task made easier with Mahomes and a host of top-flight starters expected to sit out the game.

The Cincinnati Bengals need the Kansas City Chiefs to defeat the Broncos in the final week to help them make the playoffs.

The Cincinnati Bengals and Pittsburgh Steelers have things to play for in this Week 18 AFC North matchup. SportsGrid previews the big divisional game.