The Denver Broncos have now dropped two games in a row in their quest to make the postseason, falling to the Cincinnati Bengals in overtime 30-24. The Broncos defense didn’t force a punt in regulation, and Sean Payton reckoned that settling for a tie was a viable strategy despite only 10 tie games happening in the last 10 years in the NFL.

Dondrea Tillman on Saturday became the sixth Broncos player to record five sacks this season. Only the 1986 Chicago Bears had more.

Despite two straight losses, the Denver Broncos can still clinch a playoff berth, according to scenarios released Monday by the NFL.

On Sunday, the NFL officially announced that the Kansas City Chiefs' Week 18 matchup against the Denver Broncos will kick off at 3:25 CST on January 5. Kansas City secured the No. 1 seed for the AFC playoffs by defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers

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With the NFL playoffs on the line, the Denver Broncos will wear their fan-favorite throwback uniform against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 18. NFL teams can wear alternate or throwback uniforms up to three times per season.