The Cincinnati Bengals entered the Week 17 game against the Denver Broncos with some big names on the injury report and inactive list. During the 30-24 overtime classic, the winning Bengals suffered two big setbacks of note during the game itself.

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The Cincinnati Bengals get one last homestand and chance to prove they can beat quality opponents when they host the Denver Broncos in Week 17 . There, the Bengals can keep razor thin playoff hopes alive while still hoping for Colts and Dolphins losses, too.

The Broncos hold a one game lead with one game to go, and thus have the best odds to clinch the final wild card berth. The Bengals are the first of the three teams to play in Week

Rookie running back Blake Watson is among the team's inactive players after being promoted to the active roster on Tuesday. Watson carried the ball four times and recorded a reception in Week 16 against the Chargers. Wide receiver David Sills and defensive lineman Matt Henningsen, who were elevated on Friday, are also inactive for the game.

Over their last five games, the Broncos rank second in the NFL with 33.2 points per game, and the Bengals aren’t far behind at 30.6. Totals have gone over in each of the Broncos’ last five games, while four of the Bengals’ last five have gone over.

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The Broncos now must win or they are in jeopardy of missing the playoffs pending the Bengals’ outcome against the Steelers on Saturday. If the Steelers win, then the Broncos are in and the outcome of this game doesn’t matter.