Cincinnati Bengals defensive finish Cedric Johnson (52) sacks Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) through the first half of an NFL soccer sport in Cincinnati, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (AP Picture/Jeff Dean)
Denver Broncos operating again Jaleel McLaughlin (38) is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Akeem Davis-Gaither (59) through the second half of an NFL soccer sport in Cincinnati, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (AP Picture/Jeff Dean)
Denver Broncos extensive receiver Courtland Sutton (14) makes a catch for a landing in entrance of Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Josh Newton (28) through the second half of an NFL soccer sport in Cincinnati, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (AP Picture/Jeff Dean)
Denver Broncos extensive receiver Courtland Sutton (14) celebrates a landing with operating again Audric Estime (23) in opposition to the Cincinnati Bengals through the second half of an NFL soccer sport in Cincinnati, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (AP Picture/Jeff Dean)
Denver Broncos extensive receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (19) cuts in from high Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Josh Newton (28) through the second half of an NFL soccer sport in Cincinnati, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (AP Picture/Carolyn Kaster)
Cincinnati Bengals extensive receiver Tee Higgins (5) makes a catch for a landing in entrance of Denver Broncos cornerback Riley Moss (21) through the second half of an NFL soccer sport in Cincinnati, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (AP Picture/Jeff Dean)
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) tries to get previous Denver Broncos security P.J. Locke (6) through the second half of an NFL soccer sport in Cincinnati, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (AP Picture/Jeff Dean)
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Cincinnati Bengals defensive finish Cedric Johnson (52) sacks Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) through the first half of an NFL soccer sport in Cincinnati, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (AP Picture/Jeff Dean)
CINCINNATI — Joe Burrow threw his third landing cross to Tee Higgins with 1:07 left in time beyond regulation, and the Cincinnati Bengals saved their slim playoff hopes alive with a wild 30-24 win over the Denver Broncos on Saturday.
Following a Broncos punt, Burrow accomplished a 31-yard cross to Higgins to the Denver 3, then went again to the lanky receiver for the game-ending play. Higgins completed with 11 receptions for 131 yards.
Cade York had an opportunity to win it for the Bengals with about three minutes left in time beyond regulation, however his 33-yard subject objective bounced off the left upright. Denver then went three-and-out, together with a Bo Nix incompletion on third down, handing the ball proper again to Cincinnati (8-8).
It was the Bengals’ first win this season in opposition to a crew with a profitable report. They want one other victory of their closing sport at Pittsburgh and a few assist from different groups to make it to the postseason for the primary time since 2022.
The Broncos (9-7) would have secured an AFC wild card with a victory over the Bengals. They’ll have one other alternative to earn a postseason berth after they host Kansas Metropolis subsequent weekend.
