Neither the Cincinnati Bengals nor the Dallas Cowboys are mathematically eliminated from the playoffs, but with just nine wins between them, both teams face slim postseason chances without significant help. This game features two “should-have-been-good” teams, and the outcome likely won’t matter much to anyone outside of the teams and their fans. It’s a frustrating position to be in late in the season.
Now that they’re playing for pride, here are a few matchups that could decide the game:
Bengals’ Left Tackle vs. Micah Parsons
Orlando Brown Jr. is out after re-aggravating an injury in last week’s loss to the Steelers.