The Cincinnati Bengals' playoff chances appeared to be dead in the water after the team dropped to 4-8 in its 44-38 Week 13 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Since then, the Bengals have gone on a three-game winning streak. While a trip to the NFL playoffs ...

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.

The Broncos have a defense equipped to stop their attack, allowing the third-fewest pass yards per play and boasting the best opponent EPA per pass at -.20. But for all the unit’s strengths, the spotlight will be focused on Patrick Surtain II, perhaps the NFL’s premier shutdown corner and the Broncos’ best shot at neutralizing Chase.