The Denver Broncos approached Week 17 of the 2024 NFL season with a glimmer of hope. They wanted to clinch their first playoff berth since 2015. Unfortunately, their aspirations came crashing down in a gut-wrenching overtime defeat to the Cincinnati Bengals.

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.