The Bengals are clinging to slim playoff chances going into Saturday's must-win game against the Broncos. Cincinnati only has a 1% chance to qualify for the postseason according to the latest DVOA model.

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The Denver Broncos Week 17 matchup against the Bengals is now scheduled. The game will take place in Cincinnati and will happen on Saturday, Dec. 28 at 2:30 p.m.

Coming off a 34-27 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, the Denver Broncos are considered 3-point underdogs against the Cincinnati Bengals going into Week 17, according to BetMGM. The over/under for total points scored between the two teams has been set at 48.0.

If you had told an average NFL fan that the Cincinnati Bengals would be fighting for their playoff lives with two weeks to play while the Denver Broncos were sitting comfortably in a playoff spot at that same point,

The Broncos are in for a battle on the road this Saturday in Cincinnati. Here are the MHR keys to getting the victory.