By beating the team of reserves, the Broncos clinched the final AFC playoff spot. It created the worst possible outcome for the Cincinnati Bengals, who entered the game rooting for the Chiefs to win and the Jets to beat the Dolphins to steal an unlikely playoff berth.

Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers in a hard-fought AFC North contest by a final score of 19-17 to keep their playoff

Many Bengals fans are sure the Chiefs were scared of the Bengals and tanked in their loss at Denver. That kept Cincinnati out of the playoffs.

There was a slight change in the Chiefs’ quarterback room. Daniel followed Pederson to the Eagles, and that left a roster opening. The Chiefs turned to veteran quarterback Nick Foles to fill the void. Foles made three appearances and one start.

Anyone associated with the Bengals or the team's fans didn't have to scoreboard watch for long on Sunday before the team's playoff hopes were dashed.

For the Bengals to get into the playoffs, they need the Denver Broncos to lose to the Kansas City Chiefs and the New York Jets to beat the Miami Dolphins. Both of the games will be played during the early afternoon 4:25 p.m. time slot. Cincinnati will know if their season will continue by 8 p.m. or so on Sunday night.

The sixth episode of HBO’s “Hard Knocks” placed a spotlight on Ravens coach John Harbaugh as he motivated his team in Week 18.

Addressing Broncos quarterback Bo Nix’s efficiency, potential targets in the NFL draft and how Denver matches up with Buffalo in the NFL playoffs.

Pittsburgh Steelers Coach Mike Tomlin has won with awing consistency in the regular season and found regular disappointment in recent postseasons.