ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- The Broncos could clinch a playoff spot Monday night.
Pittsburgh's 20-17 loss at Baltimore opened the door for the Broncos to seal their fifth consecutive postseason appearance with a win against the Bengals. Cincinnati also clinched the AFC North crown because of the Steelers' defeat.
Because of the Steelers' defeat, a win or a tie in either of the Broncos' final two regular-season games would get them in the playoffs regardless of any other result.
The Broncos needed a loss or a tie by the Steelers, Chiefs or Jets early Sunday afternoon to have a chance to clinch a postseason berth Monday night.